CVE-2024-0591: wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin <= 3.4.2.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'A' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-0591?
CVE-2024-0591 has a severity rating that indicates a high risk due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0591?
To fix CVE-2024-0591, you should update the wpDataTables plugin to version 3.4.2.5 or later.
Which versions of the wpDataTables plugin are affected by CVE-2024-0591?
CVE-2024-0591 affects all versions of the wpDataTables plugin up to and including 3.4.2.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0591?
CVE-2024-0591 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-0591?
Users of the wpDataTables plugin for WordPress running versions up to and including 3.4.2.2 are impacted by CVE-2024-0591.