Unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Seriously Simple Stats Plugin

CVE-2024-8738

What is CVE-2024-8738?

The Seriously Simple Stats plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that exposes it to reflected cross-site scripting due to the improper use of add_query_arg without adequate escaping on URLs. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 1.6.0. As a result, unauthenticated attackers may inject malicious web scripts into linked pages, which can execute if a user is misled into clicking a compromised link. This vulnerability highlights the importance of adhering to best practices for input handling and sanitization within web applications.

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