Vulnerability Description
The Absolute Reviews plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Name' field of a custom post criteria in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Codesupply | Absolute Reviews | < 1.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3156409/absolute-reviewsPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/12cfebb8-ae89-410b-a49Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8965?
CVE-2024-8965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Absolute Reviews plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Name' field of a custom post criteria in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.3 due to insufficient in...
How severe is CVE-2024-8965?
CVE-2024-8965 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8965?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Codesupply Absolute Reviews.