CVE-2024-9436: PublishPress Revisions: Duplicate Posts, Submit, Approve and Schedule Content Changes <= 3.5.14 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Oct 11, 2024
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Updated

The PublishPress Revisions: Duplicate Posts, Submit, Approve and Schedule Content Changes 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, 3.5.14. 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PublishPress Revisions: Duplicate Posts, Submit, Approve and Schedule Content Changes<=3.5.14

Event History

Oct 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9436?

CVE-2024-9436 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on user data security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9436?

To fix CVE-2024-9436, update the PublishPress Revisions plugin to version 3.5.15 or higher.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-9436?

CVE-2024-9436 is categorized as a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.

4

Which versions of PublishPress Revisions are affected by CVE-2024-9436?

CVE-2024-9436 affects all versions of PublishPress Revisions up to and including version 3.5.14.

5

Can CVE-2024-9436 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-9436 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute scripts in the user's browser.

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