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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-13736
CVE-2024-13736:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability was identified in the Pure Chat – Live Chat & More! WordPress plugin version 2.31 and earlier. The vulnerability was discovered by security researcher Rein Daelman and was publicly disclosed on February 18, 2025, with CVE identifier CVE-2024-13736 (Wordfence Intel).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 6.1 (Medium) and is classified under CWE-79. The security flaw exists in the plugin's handling of the purechatwidgetname parameter, which could potentially allow for cross-site scripting attacks (Wordfence Intel, NVD Report).
Impact
If exploited, this cross-site scripting vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or manipulation of the website's content for visitors using the Pure Chat plugin (Wordfence Intel).
Mitigation and workarounds
Website administrators using the affected plugin should update to version 2.41 or later, which includes security updates with proper escaping mechanisms. The changelog indicates that security enhancements and bug fixes have been implemented to address the vulnerabilities (WordPress Plugin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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