Vulnerability Description
The Custom Banners plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 3.3. 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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Goldplugins | Custom Banners | <= 3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-banners/trunk/include/tgmpa/inProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/49618d9f-e6d8-40d5-b19Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8799?
CVE-2024-8799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Custom Banners plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 3....
How severe is CVE-2024-8799?
CVE-2024-8799 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-2024-8799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Goldplugins Custom Banners.