CVE-2024-5281: WP Affiliate Platform < 6.5.1 - Reflected XSS via Affiliate Editing

Published Jul 13, 2024
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Updated

The wp-affiliate-platform WordPress plugin before 6.5.1 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
WP Affiliate Platform WP Affiliate Platform<6.5.1
Tipsandtricks-hq Wp Affiliate Platform Wordpress<6.5.1

Event History

Jul 13, 2024
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-2024-5281?

CVE-2024-5281 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5281?

To remediate CVE-2024-5281, update the WP Affiliate Platform plugin to version 6.5.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-5281?

CVE-2024-5281 affects users of the WP Affiliate Platform WordPress plugin versions prior to 6.5.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5281?

CVE-2024-5281 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2024-5281?

Exploiting CVE-2024-5281 could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of high privilege user sessions, such as administrators.

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