What is the severity of CVE-2024-3822?

CVE-2024-3822 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3822?

To fix CVE-2024-3822, update the Base64 Encoder/Decoder plugin to version 0.9.3 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-3822?

Users of the Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin version 0.9.2 and below, particularly those with high privilege roles like admin, are affected by CVE-2024-3822.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3822?

CVE-2024-3822 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by insufficient sanitization of parameters in the plugin.

Can CVE-2024-3822 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-3822 can be exploited remotely, as it allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the user's browser.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-3822

medium

4.8

CWE

EPSS

0.053%

15/5/2024

29/3/2025

CVE-2024-3822: Base64 Encoder/Decoder <= 0.9.2 - Reflected XSS

First published: Wed May 15 2024(Updated: )

The Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin through 0.9.2 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

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Base64 Encoder/Decoder	<0.9.2

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Reference Links

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ff5411b1-9e04-4e72-a502-e431d774642a/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3822?
CVE-2024-3822 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3822?
To fix CVE-2024-3822, update the Base64 Encoder/Decoder plugin to version 0.9.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-3822?
Users of the Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin version 0.9.2 and below, particularly those with high privilege roles like admin, are affected by CVE-2024-3822.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3822?
CVE-2024-3822 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by insufficient sanitization of parameters in the plugin.
Can CVE-2024-3822 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-3822 can be exploited remotely, as it allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the user's browser.

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