CVE-2024-51616

Summary

CVE-2024-51616 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the AwesomePress plugin, versions up to 1.0. This issue arises due to improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into a webpage, which can then be executed in the context of the victim's browser. The consequences of this attack can range from session hijacking to data theft or even complete system takeover. Users are strongly advised to update their AwesomePress plugin to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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