CVE-2024-11686: WhatsApp click to chat <= 3.0.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
The WhatsApp 🚀 click to chat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'manycontactscode' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.4 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-2024-11686?
CVE-2024-11686 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to exploit reflected cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11686?
To fix CVE-2024-11686, update the WhatsApp Click to Chat Plugin for WordPress to version 3.0.5 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-11686?
CVE-2024-11686 affects all versions of the WhatsApp Click to Chat Plugin for WordPress up to and including version 3.0.4.
What is reflected cross-site scripting in the context of CVE-2024-11686?
Reflected cross-site scripting in CVE-2024-11686 allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts through the 'manycontacts_code' parameter, which can execute in users' browsers.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-11686?
No, CVE-2024-11686 can be exploited by unauthenticated users due to the vulnerability in input sanitization.