WordPress Role Includer plugin <= 1.6 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
CVE-2024-54290

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Role Includer
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-54290?

A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Role Includer plugin developed by Justin Fletcher, impacting versions up to 1.6. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. When exploited, this could lead to session hijacking, defacement, or unauthorized actions on the part of the user. Web developers and site administrators using the Role Includer plugin are urged to implement security measures to prevent such vulnerabilities and ensure the safety and integrity of their websites.

Affected Version(s)

Role Includer <= 1.6

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/role-inc...
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

thiennv (Patchstack Alliance)
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