CVE-2024-8056

Public Exploit
MM-Breaking News <= 0.7.9 - Reflected XSS

Description

The MM-Breaking News WordPress plugin through 0.7.9 does not escape the $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, which could lead to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in old web browsers

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown MM-Breaking News
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/203b8122-f1e5-4e9e-ba83-f5cd59d8a289/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8056?
CVE-2024-8056 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8056?
To fix CVE-2024-8056, 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-2024-8056 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-8056 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-2024-8056?
CVE-2024-8056 affects Unknown MM-Breaking News.
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