CVE-2024-12626 AutomatorWP <= 5.0.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via a-0-o-search_field_value
Unauthenticated attackers can inject scripts via a parameter, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution when combined with plugin features.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-12626?
CVE-2024-12626 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in rubengc AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress, published on 19 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘a-0-o-search_field_value’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. When used in conjunction with the plugin's import and code action feature, this vulnerability can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12626?
How do I fix CVE-2024-12626?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12626 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-12626 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12626 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-27r7-5v98-m3q3.