Vulnerability Description
The Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat – Grow Your MailChimp List 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, 2.5.7. 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/mailchimp-wp/trunk/includes/eoi-subsc
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3198558/mailchimp-wp/trunk/includes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/86389489-9f9d-479b-b35
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8870?
CVE-2024-8870 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat – Grow Your MailChimp List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the...
How severe is CVE-2024-8870?
CVE-2024-8870 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-2024-8870?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.