CVE-2024-12405

Summary

CVE-2024-12405 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Export Customers Data plugin for WordPress. Versions up to 1.2.3 are impacted by this issue, which allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. This can be achieved by manipulating the 't' parameter, which is used in the plugin. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires users to perform a specific action, such as clicking on a malicious link, making it a potential threat for those who interact with suspicious content. The root cause is insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, highlighting the importance of secure coding practices.

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