CVE-2024-43304: WordPress Cryptocurrency Widgets plugin <= 2.8.0 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Aug 18, 2024
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List: from n/a through 2.8.0.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Coolplugins Cryptocurrency Widgets Wordpress<2.8.1
Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List<=2.8.0
WordPress Cryptocurrency Widgets<=2.8.0

Remediation

Information

Update to 2.8.1 or a higher version.

Event History

Aug 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43304?

The severity of CVE-2024-43304 is considered high due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43304?

To fix CVE-2024-43304, update the Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List to version 2.8.1 or later.

3

What is CVE-2024-43304?

CVE-2024-43304 is an improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability leading to reflected XSS in the affected plugin.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43304?

CVE-2024-43304 affects versions of the Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List from n/a up to and including 2.8.0.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-43304?

The vendor for CVE-2024-43304 is Cool Plugins, which develops the Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List.

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