WordPress · Lexicata · CVE-2024-12069
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Lexicata plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 1.0.16
**Description**
The issue arises from the use of `add query arg` without proper escaping on the URL, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, which execute when a user performs a specific action, such as clicking a specially crafted link.
**Recommendations**
For versions up to, and including, 1.0.16, update to a version higher than 1.0.16 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `add query arg` function until a patch is available. Avoid using the `add query arg` function in URLs until the issue is resolved.