CVE-2024-5079
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2024-5079 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The wp-eMember WordPress plugin before 10.6.7 does not sanitise and escape some of the fields when members register, which allows unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The wp-eMember WordPress plugin before 10.6.7 does not sanitise and escape some of the fields when members register, which allows unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tipsandtricks-Hq | Wp Emember | < 10.6.7 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bdb5509e-80ab-4e47-83a4-9347796eec40/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bdb5509e-80ab-4e47-83a4-9347796eec40/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-5079?
The wp-eMember WordPress plugin before 10.6.7 does not sanitise and escape some of the fields when members register, which allows unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
How severe is CVE-2024-5079?
CVE-2024-5079 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5079?
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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