CVE-2024-13492: Guten Free Options <= 0.9.5 - Reflected XSS

Published Feb 7, 2025
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Updated

The Guten Free Options WordPress plugin through 0.9.5 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wordquest Guten Free Options Wordpress<=0.9.5
Guten Free Options<=0.9.5

Event History

Feb 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13492?

CVE-2024-13492 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on high privilege users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-13492?

To fix CVE-2024-13492, update the Guten Free Options WordPress plugin to version 0.9.6 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-13492?

CVE-2024-13492 affects users of the Guten Free Options plugin version 0.9.5 and earlier.

4

What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2024-13492?

CVE-2024-13492 allows for a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack which could compromise high privilege accounts such as administrators.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-13492?

As a temporary workaround for CVE-2024-13492, administrators can restrict access to the affected functionality or disable the plugin until it is updated.

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