Base64 Encoder Decoder Plugin up to 0.9.2 on WordPress cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Base64 Encoder Decoder Plugin up to 0.9.2 on WordPress. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-3822. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Base64 Encoder Decoder Plugin up to 0.9.2 on WordPress. Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

The Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin through 0.9.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

The weakness was shared by Francisco Spínola. The advisory is available at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-3822 since 04/15/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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03/30/2025 +319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Researcher: Francisco Spínola
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-3822 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-3822
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-264414

Entryinfo

Created: 05/15/2024 09:47
Updated: 03/30/2025 03:57
Changes: 05/15/2024 09:47 (18), 05/15/2024 09:48 (35), 03/29/2025 11:42 (2), 03/30/2025 03:57 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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