PT-2024-23127 · WordPress · Wordpress Meta Data/Taxonomies Filter

Lvt-Tholv2K · Published 2024-03-27 · Updated 2024-03-27 · CVE-2024-29906

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.9

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF) versions 1.3.2 and earlier

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 other malicious activities.

Recommendations For WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF) versions 1.3.2 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.3.2 to resolve the issue. If no newer version is available, consider disabling the plugin until a patch is released. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to sensitive areas of the website to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-29906

Affected Products

Wordpress Meta Data/Taxonomies Filter

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29906 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-29906 · Vendor Advisory
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1772950891584213213 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1772884832810406062 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter/wordpress-mdtf-meta-data-and-taxonomies-filter-plugin-1-3-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note