Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Advanced Options Editor

CVE-2024-54249

What is CVE-2024-54249?

CVE-2024-54249 is a highly critical reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the Advanced Options Editor plugin by Jules Colle. This security flaw enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.0, allowing exploitation through improper input handling during page generation. Users of the plugin are advised to implement immediate countermeasures to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, as it poses a significant threat to web application security.

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