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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-9182
CVE-2024-9182:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Maspik WordPress plugin before version 2.1.3 contains a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that affects high-privilege users such as administrators. This vulnerability was discovered in 2024 and assigned CVE-2024-9182 (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper sanitization and escaping of certain plugin settings, which allows Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disabled. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 4.8 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows administrators to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks through the plugin's settings, potentially affecting other users who access the affected areas of the WordPress installation (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in version 2.1.3 of the Maspik WordPress plugin. Users are advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the security risk (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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