Vulnerability Description
The WordPress Brute Force Protection – Stop Brute Force Attacks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg & remove_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/guardgiant/tags/2.2.6/includes/class-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/guardgiant/tags/2.2.6/includes/class-
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0cca8b75-c4f5-47ef-90a
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-10869?
CVE-2024-10869 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The WordPress Brute Force Protection – Stop Brute Force Attacks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg & remove_query_arg without appropri...
How severe is CVE-2024-10869?
CVE-2024-10869 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-10869?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.