CVE-2024-10879: ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board <= 2.1.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
The ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of addqueryarg & removequeryarg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.2. 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-2024-10879?
CVE-2024-10879 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10879?
To fix CVE-2024-10879, upgrade the ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board plugin to version 2.1.3 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-10879?
All versions of the ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board plugin up to and including 2.1.2 are affected by CVE-2024-10879.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-10879?
CVE-2024-10879 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-10879?
Users of the ForumWP – Forum & Discussion Board plugin on WordPress are impacted by CVE-2024-10879, especially if they operate untrusted environments.