CVE-2024-12408

WP on AWS <= 5.2.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The WP on AWS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via $_POST data in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.1 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 0.09%
Affected: wpseahorse WP on AWS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8c82dc37-0b9a-48c2-a8a6-fbee6182003f?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3209870%40wp-migrate-2-aws&new=3209870%40wp-migrate-2-aws&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12408?
CVE-2024-12408 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12408?
To fix CVE-2024-12408, 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-2024-12408 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12408 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-12408?
CVE-2024-12408 affects wpseahorse WP on AWS.
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