CVE-2024-9267
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.1 of 10 (medium)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-9267 identifies a vulnerability in the Easy WordPress Subscribe – Optin Hound plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.4.3, which is susceptible to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to improper URL escaping with the add_query_arg function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts into pages, potentially compromising user interactions if they are tricked into clicking on a crafted link. Remediation involves updating the plugin to a version that addresses this security issue. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with an exploitability score of 2.8 and requires user interaction for exploitation. Organizations using this plugin risk low confidentiality and integrity impacts but should take preventive measures to mitigate potential attacks.
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