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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-13630
CVE-2024-13630:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in the WordPress News List plugin versions 1.0 and below. The vulnerability was identified on February 4, 2025, and was assigned CVE-2024-13630. The issue affects the plugin's parameter handling in the WordPress admin interface (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter before it is output back to the page. This security flaw has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.1 (High) and is classified under CWE-79. The vulnerability specifically affects the admin interface and could be exploited through the newstickerid parameter (WPScan).
Impact
The vulnerability could be exploited against high-privilege users such as administrators, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the victim's browser session (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
Currently, there is no known fix available for this vulnerability. Users of the affected plugin should consider implementing additional security measures or temporarily disabling the plugin until a patch is released (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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