CVE-2024-13574

Summary

CVE-2024-13574 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the XV Random Quotes WordPress plugin before version 1.41. This issue arises due to the plugin's failure to properly sanitize and escape user input before rendering it on the page. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into a parameter, which could be executed in the context of high privilege users, such as admin, leading to potential unauthorized actions or data theft. Users are advised to update the plugin to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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