CVE-2024-8857
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2024-8857 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress Auction Plugin WordPress plugin through 3.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as editors to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WordPress Auction Plugin WordPress plugin through 3.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as editors to perform Stored 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wpmarka | Wordpress Auction | <= 3.7 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/08ca6daa-09f4-4604-ac9e-15a1b33d599d/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-8857?
The WordPress Auction Plugin WordPress plugin through 3.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as editors to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-8857?
CVE-2024-8857 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-2024-8857?
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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