PT-2024-19251 · Unknown · Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security

Yudistira Arya · Published 2024-01-31 · Updated 2024-02-06 · CVE-2024-22163

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security versions n/a through 18.5.7

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows for Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not available. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security versions n/a through 18.5.7, update to a version later than 18.5.7 to resolve the issue. At the moment, there is no information about additional mitigation measures.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-22163

Affected Products

Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22163 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-22163 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/70226 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1752786537165578555 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1752757841394598262 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-simple-firewall/wordpress-shield-security-plugin-18-5-7-unauthenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note