Reflected XSS Vulnerability in WP GeoNames
CVE-2024-53812

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Geonames
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-53812?

The vulnerability allows for improper neutralization of user input during web page generation, resulting in reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in the WP GeoNames plugin developed by Jacques Malgrange. This issue affects all versions from n/a through 1.8. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking users into clicking on a malicious link that executes arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's browser, potentially leading to information theft or other malicious actions.

Affected Version(s)

WP GeoNames <= 1.8

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-geona...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muhamad Agil Fachrian (Patchstack Alliance)
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