PT-2024-34297 · Unknown · Ancient World Linked Data

Zlrqh · Published 2024-11-19 · Updated 2024-11-19 · CVE-2024-50520

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.5

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Ancient World Linked Data versions 0.2.1 and earlier

Description: The issue is related to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, also known as Cross-site Scripting, allowing DOM-Based XSS. This means that the software does not properly neutralize user input, which can lead to the execution of malicious scripts in the browser.

Recommendations: For Ancient World Linked Data versions 0.2.1 and earlier, update to a version that fixes this issue, if available. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting user input to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-50520

Affected Products

Ancient World Linked Data

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50520 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1858914943707267116 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ancient-world-linked-data-for-wordpress/wordpress-ancient-world-linked-data-plugin-0-2-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/ancient-world-linked-data-for-wordpress/vulnerability/wordpress-ancient-world-linked-data-plugin-0-2-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note