CVE-2024-8714: WordPress Affiliates Plugin — SliceWP Affiliates <= 1.1.20 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
The WordPress Affiliates Plugin — SliceWP Affiliates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of removequeryarg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.20. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8714?
CVE-2024-8714 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8714?
To fix CVE-2024-8714, update the SliceWP Affiliates plugin to version 1.1.21 or later.
What versions of the SliceWP Affiliates plugin are affected by CVE-2024-8714?
CVE-2024-8714 affects all versions of the SliceWP Affiliates plugin up to and including 1.1.20.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-8714?
All users of the SliceWP Affiliates plugin on WordPress installations are impacted by CVE-2024-8714.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8714?
CVE-2024-8714 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.