CVE-2024-9209

Summary

CVE-2024-9209 identifies a vulnerability in the WP Search Analytics plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.4.10, which is susceptible to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to improper handling of URL parameters. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts into web pages, potentially compromising user security if they are tricked into clicking on a link. To remediate this vulnerability, it is recommended that users update the plugin to the latest version where this issue has been addressed. The potential danger of this vulnerability is categorized as medium severity, with an exploitability score of 2.8, indicating that while no special privileges are required to exploit it, user interaction is necessary for successful attacks. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize updating their plugins to mitigate risks associated with XSS attacks.

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