CVE-2024-1956

Public Exploit
WPB Show Core < 2.7 - Reflected XSS

Description

The wpb-show-core WordPress plugin before 2.7 does not sanitise and escape the parameters before outputting it back in the response of an unauthenticated request, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.59%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown wpb-show-core
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d7034ac2-0098-48d2-9ba9-87e09b178f7d/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1956?
CVE-2024-1956 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-1956?
To fix CVE-2024-1956, 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-2024-1956 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-1956 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-1956?
CVE-2024-1956 affects Unknown wpb-show-core.
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