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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-10103
CVE-2024-10103:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in the MailPoet WordPress plugin versions before 5.3.2. The vulnerability allows editors to embed malicious scripts that could lead to account takeover via a backdoor (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Stored XSS (CWE-79) with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. The exploit can be triggered through the Form creation feature by adding a Custom HTML block containing malicious script code (WPScan).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to account takeover through a backdoor mechanism. The attack requires user interaction and can result in compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the affected system (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to MailPoet version 5.3.2 or later which contains the fix for this vulnerability (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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