CVE-2024-53812

WordPress WP GeoNames plugin <= 1.8 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jacques Malgrange WP GeoNames allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP GeoNames: from n/a through 1.8.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress WP GeoNames plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.9).

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Jacques Malgrange WP GeoNames
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-geonames/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-geonames-plugin-1-8-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53812?
CVE-2024-53812 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53812?
To fix CVE-2024-53812: Update the WordPress WP GeoNames plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.9).
Is CVE-2024-53812 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-53812 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-2024-53812?
CVE-2024-53812 affects Jacques Malgrange WP GeoNames.
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