Unauthenticated Attackers Can Inject Arbitrary Web Scripts via Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in The Exit Notifier Plugin
CVE-2024-8730

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Exit Notifier
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 September 2024

Summary

The Exit Notifier plugin for WordPress contains a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to improper handling of URL parameters using the add_query_arg function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into web pages viewed by users, leading to potential actions being executed if the user interacts with a crafted link. All versions of the plugin up to and including 1.9.1 are affected. It is essential for site administrators to be aware of this vulnerability and implement necessary security measures to protect their sites and users from exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Exit Notifier * <= 1.9.1

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/exit-notifier/...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
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

Dale Mavers
.