PT-2024-24777 · Unknown · Fahad Mahmood Rss Feed Widget

Joshua Chan · Published 2024-04-22 · Updated 2024-04-22 · CVE-2024-32690

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 Fahad Mahmood RSS Feed Widget versions 2.9.7 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 web page, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not available.

Recommendations For versions 2.9.7 and earlier, update to a version later than 2.9.7 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the RSS Feed Widget until a patch is available. Restrict access to the widget to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using user-inputted data in the widget until the issue is resolved.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-32690

Affected Products

Fahad Mahmood Rss Feed Widget

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32690 · Security Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/rss-feed-widget/wordpress-rss-feed-widget-plugin-2-9-7-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/77590 · Telegram Post