PT-2024-35015 · Unknown · Posts Search

Soprobro · Published 2024-11-19 · Updated 2024-11-23 · CVE-2024-51884

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 Takashi Matsuyama Posts Search versions 1.2.2 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 an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially affecting users who access the compromised page. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information provided about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For versions 1.2.2 and earlier, update to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with the stored XSS vulnerability. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Posts Search plugin until the update is applied.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-51884

Affected Products

Posts Search

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-51884 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/transilienceai/status/1860187360530448840 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/transilienceai/status/1860187353463079412 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/posts-search/wordpress-posts-search-plugin-1-2-2-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1858926804557517280 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/posts-search/vulnerability/wordpress-posts-search-plugin-1-2-2-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note