What is the severity of CVE-2024-8721?

CVE-2024-8721 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through stored cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8721?

To fix CVE-2024-8721, update the Tracking Code Manager plugin to version 2.3.1 or higher, which includes security patches.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-8721?

CVE-2024-8721 affects all versions of the Tracking Code Manager plugin for WordPress up to and including 2.3.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8721?

CVE-2024-8721 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that exploits insufficient input sanitization.

Can authenticated users exploit CVE-2024-8721?

Yes, authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2024-8721 by injecting malicious scripts through the tracking code field.

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CVE-2024-8721

medium

6.4

CWE

24/12/2024

CVE-2024-8721: Tracking Code Manager <= 2.3.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

First published: Tue Dec 24 2024(Updated: )

The Tracking Code Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the tracking code field in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Tracking Code Manager	<=2.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8721?
CVE-2024-8721 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8721?
To fix CVE-2024-8721, update the Tracking Code Manager plugin to version 2.3.1 or higher, which includes security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-8721?
CVE-2024-8721 affects all versions of the Tracking Code Manager plugin for WordPress up to and including 2.3.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8721?
CVE-2024-8721 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that exploits insufficient input sanitization.
Can authenticated users exploit CVE-2024-8721?
Yes, authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2024-8721 by injecting malicious scripts through the tracking code field.

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