CVE-2024-8731

Summary

CVE-2024-8731 identifies a vulnerability in the Cron Jobs plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.2.9, which is susceptible to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to improper handling of URL parameters. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially compromising users' actions if they are manipulated into clicking links. Organizations can remediate this issue by updating the plugin to a version beyond 1.2.9 that addresses this security flaw. The exploitability score is rated at 2.8, with a medium severity base score of 6.1, indicating that while user interaction is required, the attack complexity remains low. If left unaddressed, this vulnerability poses a risk of low confidentiality and integrity impact due to its potential for exploitation on affected websites.

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