PT-2024-27903 · WordPress · Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Francisco Spínola · Published 2024-05-15 · Updated 2025-05-15 · CVE-2024-3822

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.8

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin versions 0.9.2 and earlier

Description The issue is related to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting problem. It occurs because a parameter is not properly sanitised and escaped before being outputted back in the page. This could be exploited against high-privilege users, such as administrators.

Recommendations For Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin versions 0.9.2 and earlier, update to a version that addresses the sanitisation and escaping of parameters to prevent Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-3822

Affected Products

Base64 Encoder/Decoder

References · 5

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ff5411b1-9e04-4e72-a502-e431d774642a · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3822 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-3822 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/122314 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/79828 · Telegram Post