CVE-2024-23508: WordPress PDF Poster - PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress Plugin <= 2.1.17 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Published Jan 31, 2024
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through 2.1.17.

Affected Software

1 affected component
bPlugins Pdf Poster Wordpress<2.1.18

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade bPlugins PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.1.18

Event History

Jan 31, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:21 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23508?

CVE-2024-23508 is classified as a Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23508?

To fix CVE-2024-23508, update the PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress to version 2.1.18 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23508?

CVE-2024-23508 affects the PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 2.1.17.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-23508?

CVE-2024-23508 is an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability, commonly known as XSS.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-23508?

Users of the PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.1.17 are impacted by CVE-2024-23508.

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