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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-4849
CVE-2024-4849:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The WordPress Automatic Plugin for WordPress contains a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability via the 'autoplay' parameter affecting all versions of the plugin. The vulnerability was disclosed on May 18, 2024 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue that exists in the 'autoplay' parameter of the WordPress Automatic Plugin. This plugin is primarily used for content generation and auto-posting functionality in WordPress installations (CodeCanyon).
Impact
A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to inject and store malicious scripts that execute when other users access the affected pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions performed in the context of the victim's browser session.
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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