Vulnerability Description
The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the Filename parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.17 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick an administrative user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bowo | System Dashboard | <= 2.8.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/system-dashboard/tags/2.8.15/admin/clProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/993670b7-a3ea-497d-ad4Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12299?
CVE-2024-12299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the Filename parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.17 due to insufficient input sanitization...
How severe is CVE-2024-12299?
CVE-2024-12299 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-2024-12299?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bowo System Dashboard.