Plugin Sanitization Vulnerability Affects User Display Names
CVE-2024-6792
Currently unrated
Key Information:
- Vendor
- WP ULike
- Status
- WP Ulike
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 6 September 2024
Badges
πΎ Exploit Existsπ‘ Public PoC
Summary
The WP ULike WordPress plugin suffers from an improper sanitization vulnerability that affects how user display names are rendered on public pages. Without proper validation, attackers may exploit this flaw to inject malicious data, potentially compromising user accounts and site integrity. Addressing this issue is crucial for maintaining the security and trustworthiness of WordPress websites.
Affected Version(s)
WP ULike 4.7.1 < 4.7.2.1
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
Timeline
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Public PoC available
- πΎ
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
stealthcopter
WPScan