Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Fahad Mahmood WP Docs Plugin
CVE-2024-56288

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Docs
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-56288?

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Fahad Mahmood WP Docs plugin, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This flaw affects numerous versions of WP Docs, specifically from versions prior to 2.2.1. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the victim, posing a significant risk to website integrity and user data.

Affected Version(s)

WP Docs <= 2.2.1

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

b4orvn (Patchstack Alliance)
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