Advanced Malware Can Manipulate Systems and Move Laterally in a Network
CVE-2024-8444

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Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 October 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress contains a security vulnerability that results from improper sanitization of its shortcode parameters. This oversight can potentially allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by unsuspecting users, leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Website administrators should review their plugin versions and ensure they are updated to the latest release to mitigate this risk and enhance site security.

Affected Version(s)

Download Manager 0 < 3.3.00

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-2024-8444 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bf2f5aa8-a161-43ff-a6ee-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Miguel Xavier Penha Neto
WPScan
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