CVE-2024-8730

Summary

CVE-2024-8730 identifies a vulnerability in the Exit Notifier plugin for WordPress, specifically concerning Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to inadequate escaping of URLs in all versions up to and including 1.9.1. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially compromising user interactions if users are tricked into clicking on manipulated links. To mitigate this risk, users should update the Exit Notifier plugin to the latest version to ensure proper security measures are implemented. The vulnerability carries a medium severity rating with a base score of 6.1, necessitating user interaction for exploitation but having low potential impacts on integrity and confidentiality. Organizations using the affected plugin should prioritize updates as the risk of XSS attacks can lead to further exploitation within their web environment.

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