Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Subscribe to Comments Plugin
CVE-2024-8792

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Subscribe To Comments
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 October 2024

Summary

The Subscribe to Comments plugin in WordPress is exposed to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. Due to the improper handling of URL parameters using add_query_arg without adequate escaping, this issue affects all versions up to and including 2.3. Attackers, who do not require authentication, can exploit this weakness to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. When users are deceived into clicking a malicious link, these scripts can be executed in their browsers, potentially compromising user sessions and sensitive data. Website owners are urged to update the plugin to mitigate this risk and ensure users' safety.

Affected Version(s)

Subscribe to Comments * <= 2.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/subscribe-to-c...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

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
.