CVE-2024-29809

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.4 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Mar 26, 2024
CWE ID 79

Summary

CVE-2024-29809 is a vulnerability that affects the image_url parameter of the AJAX call to the editimage_bwg action of admin-ajax.php. This vulnerability allows for reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS), where arbitrary JavaScript can be inserted and executed. The attacker must target an authenticated user with permissions to access this component in order to exploit the vulnerability. The base severity of this vulnerability is rated as MEDIUM, with a base score of 5.4 according to the CVSS v3.1 scoring system. Remediation for this vulnerability would involve implementing proper input validation and sanitization techniques to prevent XSS attacks.

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