Vulnerability Description
The webtoffee-gdpr-cookie-consent WordPress plugin before 2.6.1 does not properly sanitize and escape the IP headers when logging them, allowing visitors to conduct Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. The payload gets triggered when an admin visits the 'Consent report' page and the malicious script is executed in the admin context.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webtoffee | Gdpr Cookie Consent | < 2.61 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/847fbf5d-f7cf-49fd-88bc-d7fa2a8110bd/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8397?
CVE-2024-8397 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The webtoffee-gdpr-cookie-consent WordPress plugin before 2.6.1 does not properly sanitize and escape the IP headers when logging them, allowing visitors to conduct Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks...
How severe is CVE-2024-8397?
CVE-2024-8397 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8397?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webtoffee Gdpr Cookie Consent.