7.1
CWE
79
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-27998: WordPress Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager plugin <= 1.5.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 19 2024(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in UkrSolution Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager: from n/a through 1.5.3.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
UkrSolution Barcode Scanner and Inventory Manager WordPress<=1.5.3
WordPress Qr Code and Barcode Scanner Reader<=1.5.3

Remedy

Update to 1.5.4 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-27998?

    CVE-2024-27998 is classified as a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-27998?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-27998, upgrade the Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager to version 1.5.4 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27998?

    CVE-2024-27998 affects all versions of the Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager up to and including 1.5.3.

  • What does CVE-2024-27998 allow an attacker to do?

    CVE-2024-27998 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user's browser via reflected XSS.

  • Is the Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager by UkrSolution the only product affected by CVE-2024-27998?

    No, the vulnerability affects both the UkrSolution Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager and the WordPress Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager plugin.

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