CVE-2024-0509

Description

The WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘request’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 21.85% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: hwk-fr WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6eef5549-3f89-4d6f-8c4e-6e4ee6082042?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3031134/wp-404-auto-redirect-to-similar-post/trunk/includes/ajax.php patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0509?
CVE-2024-0509 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-0509?
To fix CVE-2024-0509, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-0509 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-0509 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~22% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-0509?
CVE-2024-0509 affects hwk-fr WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post.
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