What is the severity of CVE-2024-8740?

CVE-2024-8740 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8740?

To fix CVE-2024-8740, update the GetResponse Forms by Optin Cat plugin to version 2.5.7 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-8740?

Any site using versions of the GetResponse Forms by Optin Cat plugin for WordPress up to and including 2.5.6 is affected by CVE-2024-8740.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8740?

CVE-2024-8740 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute scripts in the context of an affected site.

Can CVE-2024-8740 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2024-8740 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly dangerous.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-8740

medium

6.1

CWE

EPSS

0.046%

18/10/2024

29/10/2024

CVE-2024-8740: GetResponse Forms by Optin Cat <= 2.5.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

First published: Fri Oct 18 2024(Updated: )

The GetResponse Forms by Optin Cat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.6. 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.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GetResponse Forms for WordPress	<=2.5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8740?
CVE-2024-8740 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8740?
To fix CVE-2024-8740, update the GetResponse Forms by Optin Cat plugin to version 2.5.7 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-8740?
Any site using versions of the GetResponse Forms by Optin Cat plugin for WordPress up to and including 2.5.6 is affected by CVE-2024-8740.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8740?
CVE-2024-8740 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute scripts in the context of an affected site.
Can CVE-2024-8740 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2024-8740 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly dangerous.

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