CVE-2024-12257: CardGate Payments for WooCommerce <= 3.2.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Sat Dec 07 2024(Updated: )
The CardGate Payments for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'page' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.1 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CardGate Payments | <=3.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-12257?
CVE-2024-12257 is a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through reflected cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12257?
To fix CVE-2024-12257, update the CardGate Payments for WooCommerce plugin to version 3.2.2 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-12257?
All users of the CardGate Payments for WooCommerce plugin versions up to and including 3.2.1 are affected by CVE-2024-12257.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12257?
CVE-2024-12257 is categorized as a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-12257 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
Yes, CVE-2024-12257 can be exploited by unauthenticated users through the vulnerability in the 'page' parameter.
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