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CVE-2024-3823

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.22%

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CVE-2024-3823 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin through 0.9.2 does not have CSRF check when updating its settings, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin through 0.9.2 does not have CSRF check when updating its settings, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
2.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.22%

12.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MrandersonBase64 Encoderdecoder<= 0.9.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3823?
The Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin through 0.9.2 does not have CSRF check when updating its settings, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack
How severe is CVE-2024-3823?
CVE-2024-3823 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3823?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-3823?

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Source: NVD / NIST