CVE-2024-6704

Comments – wpDiscuz <= 7.6.21 - Unauthenticated HTML Injection

Description

The Comments – wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to HTML Injection in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.21. This is due to a lack of filtering of HTML tags in comments. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add HTML such as hyperlinks to comments when rich editing is disabled.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.66% Top 15%
Affected: advancedcoding Comments – wpDiscuz
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fa3501a4-7975-4f90-8037-f8a06c293c07?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdiscuz/trunk/class.WpdiscuzCore.php#L335
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3124810/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6704?
CVE-2024-6704 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6704?
To fix CVE-2024-6704, 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-2024-6704 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-6704 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-6704?
CVE-2024-6704 affects advancedcoding Comments – wpDiscuz.
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