CVE-2024-10825: Hide My WP Ghost – Security & Firewall <= 5.3.01 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via URL
First published: Fri Nov 15 2024(Updated: )
The Hide My WP Ghost – Security & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the URL in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.01 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 an administrative user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Hide My WP | <5.3.02 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c467a634-d5cf-4e80-9a64-009cdad2a684?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/hide-my-wp/tags/5.3.01/classes/Tools.php#L633
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/hide-my-wp/tags/5.3.01/classes/Tools.php#L638
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3186489/hide-my-wp/trunk/classes/Tools.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-10825?
CVE-2024-10825 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for allowing reflected cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10825?
To fix CVE-2024-10825, update the Hide My WP Ghost plugin to version 5.3.02 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-10825?
CVE-2024-10825 affects all versions of Hide My WP Ghost up to and including 5.3.01.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-10825?
CVE-2024-10825 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers who can manipulate the URL.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-10825?
CVE-2024-10825 is classified as a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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