CVE-2024-5281

Public Exploit
WP Affiliate Platform < 6.5.1 - Reflected XSS via Affiliate Editing

Description

The wp-affiliate-platform WordPress plugin before 6.5.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown wp-affiliate-platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c0bdb0f-a06a-47a8-9198-a2bf2678b8f1/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5281?
CVE-2024-5281 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5281?
To fix CVE-2024-5281, 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-2024-5281 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-5281 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2024-5281?
CVE-2024-5281 affects Unknown wp-affiliate-platform.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.