CVE-2024-11278

Summary

CVE-2024-11278 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the GD bbPress Attachments plugin for WordPress. Versions up to 4.7.2 are impacted by this issue. The vulnerability arises due to the plugin's use of add_query_arg without proper escaping, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into URLs. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this weakness by tricking users into clicking on malicious links, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution and data theft. Users are strongly advised to update the plugin to a patched version to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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