CVE-2024-10684: Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress <= 2.1.7 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'dir' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.7 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-2024-10684?
CVE-2024-10684 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated attackers to exploit it.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10684?
To fix CVE-2024-10684, update the Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin to version 2.1.8 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-10684?
CVE-2024-10684 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Which versions of the Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress are affected by CVE-2024-10684?
All versions of the Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin up to and including 2.1.7 are affected by CVE-2024-10684.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-10684?
CVE-2024-10684 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers due to insufficient input sanitization.