CVE-2024-23508
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.1 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-23508 is a vulnerability classified as CWE-79, which refers to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'). The vulnerability affects the bPlugins PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress, specifically versions from n/a through 2.1.17. It allows for Reflected XSS attacks, posing a high risk to organizations using the affected plugin. The base severity of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH, with a base score of 7.1 according to CVSS version 3.1. The exploitability score is 2.8, and user interaction is required for exploitation. The impact on integrity and confidentiality is low, while availability impact is also low. To remediate this vulnerability, users should update their PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress to a version beyond 2.1.17 provided by the vendor or consider alternative solutions if fixes are not available.
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