CVE-2024-11278

Summary

CVE-2024-11278 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the GD bbPress Attachments plugin for WordPress. This issue, present in all versions up to and including 4.7.2, allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. The vulnerability arises due to the plugin's use of add_query_arg without proper escaping on URLs, making it possible for attackers to trick users into taking malicious actions, such as clicking on a link, to execute the injected scripts. This can lead to various attacks, including session hijacking, data theft, and site defacement. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the plugin or consider disabling it as a temporary measure until a patch is released.

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