Bard WordPress Theme Vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
CVE-2024-9830

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Bard
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-9830?

The Bard theme for WordPress is prone to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to improper handling of URL parameters using add_query_arg. This oversight affects all versions up to and including 2.216. Attackers can exploit this flaw to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which will execute in the context of a user’s session when they unknowingly interact with a manipulated link. It is crucial for users of the Bard theme to apply necessary updates and security measures to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Bard * <= 2.216

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://wordpress.org/themes/bard/
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bard/2.216/func...

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
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CVE-2024-9830 : Bard WordPress Theme Vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting