CVE-2024-8724: Waitlist Woocommerce ( Back in stock notifier ) <= 2.7.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
The Waitlist Woocommerce ( Back in stock notifier ) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of addqueryarg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.5. 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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What is the severity of CVE-2024-8724?
CVE-2024-8724 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8724?
To fix CVE-2024-8724, update the Waitlist Woocommerce plugin to version 2.7.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-8724?
Anyone using the Waitlist Woocommerce plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 2.7.5 is affected by CVE-2024-8724.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2024-8724 facilitate?
CVE-2024-8724 can facilitate reflected cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-8724?
No, exploitation of CVE-2024-8724 does not require authentication, making it more dangerous.