CVE-2024-13406: XML for Google Merchant Center <= 3.0.11 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Jan 22, 2025
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Updated

The XML for Google Merchant Center plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'feedid' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.11 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Google Merchant Center plugin for WordPress<=3.0.11
Icopydoc Xml For Google Merchant Center Wordpress<3.0.12

Event History

Jan 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13406?

CVE-2024-13406 has been classified with a medium severity due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2024-13406?

CVE-2024-13406 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking and data theft.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-13406?

To fix CVE-2024-13406, it is recommended to update the Google Merchant Center plugin for WordPress to version 3.0.12 or later.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-13406?

CVE-2024-13406 affects all versions of the Google Merchant Center plugin for WordPress up to and including version 3.0.11.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-13406?

As a temporary workaround for CVE-2024-13406, you can disable the plugin until you can apply the necessary update.

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