CVE-2024-10890: WPAdverts – Classifieds Plugin <= 2.1.7 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Nov 21, 2024
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Updated

The WPAdverts – Classifieds Plugin 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, 2.1.7. 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WPAdverts Classifieds Plugin<=2.1.7

Event History

Nov 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-10890?

CVE-2024-10890 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via reflected cross-site scripting.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2024-10890?

CVE-2024-10890 affects all versions of the WPAdverts – Classifieds Plugin for WordPress up to and including version 2.1.7.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-10890?

To fix CVE-2024-10890, update the WPAdverts – Classifieds Plugin to a version beyond 2.1.7 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-10890?

CVE-2024-10890 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2024-10890?

CVE-2024-10890 can be exploited by unauthenticated users, allowing them to launch attacks on unsuspecting visitors.

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