CVE-2024-5799
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2024-5799 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The CM Pop-Up Banners for WordPress plugin before 1.7.3 does not sanitise and escape some of its popup fields, which could allow high privilege users such as Contributors to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The CM Pop-Up Banners for WordPress plugin before 1.7.3 does not sanitise and escape some of its popup fields, which could allow high privilege users such as Contributors to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cminds | Cm Popup | < 1.7.3 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3ee3023a-541c-40e6-8d62-24b4b110633c/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-5799?
The CM Pop-Up Banners for WordPress plugin before 1.7.3 does not sanitise and escape some of its popup fields, which could allow high privilege users such as Contributors to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-5799?
CVE-2024-5799 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5799?
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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