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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-5075
CVE-2024-5075:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The wp-eMember WordPress plugin before version 10.6.6 contains a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-5075. The vulnerability was discovered on July 13, 2024, and affects the plugin's parameter handling functionality in the admin interface (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization and escaping of parameters before they are output back in the page. This security flaw specifically affects the admin interface when handling certain parameters. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.9 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with high privileges (such as admin users) to be targeted with cross-site scripting attacks. When successfully exploited, the vulnerability could lead to the execution of arbitrary web scripts in the context of the targeted user's browser session (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to wp-eMember version 10.6.6 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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