Plugin Sanitization Vulnerability Affects User Display Names
CVE-2024-6792

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Key Information:

Vendor
WP ULike
Status
WP Ulike
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 September 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 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.

CVE-2024-6792 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c470edd-4b9b-461e-839f-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

stealthcopter
WPScan
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