CVE-2024-4899
MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2024-4899 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. The SEOPress WordPress plugin before 7.8 does not sanitise and escape some of its Post settings, which could allow high privilege users such as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The SEOPress WordPress plugin before 7.8 does not sanitise and escape some of its Post settings, which could allow high privilege users such as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Seopress | Seopress | < 7.8 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15346ae9-9a29-4968-a6a9-81d1116ac448/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15346ae9-9a29-4968-a6a9-81d1116ac448/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-4899?
The SEOPress WordPress plugin before 7.8 does not sanitise and escape some of its Post settings, which could allow high privilege users such as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-4899?
CVE-2024-4899 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4899?
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.
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