CVE-2024-5286: WP Affiliate Platform < 6.5.1 - Reflected XSS via Banner 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
Tipsandtricks-hq Wp Affiliate Platform Wordpress<6.5.1
WP Affiliate Platform wp-affiliate-platform<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-2024-5286?

CVE-2024-5286 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting affecting high privilege users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5286?

To fix CVE-2024-5286, update the wp-affiliate-platform plugin to version 6.5.1 or later.

3

What does CVE-2024-5286 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2024-5286 allows an attacker to exploit a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability potentially affecting administrators.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-5286?

CVE-2024-5286 affects users of the wp-affiliate-platform WordPress plugin versions prior to 6.5.1.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2024-5286 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2024-5286 can lead to unauthorized actions being executed by high privilege users like admins.

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