CVE-2024-13678 R3W Instafeed <= 1.0 - Reflected XSS
Reflected XSS in R3W InstaFeed plugin allows attackers to execute scripts against admin users, potentially leading to account takeover.
- 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-2024-13678?
CVE-2024-13678 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown R3W InstaFeed, published on 26 Feb 2025. 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 R3W InstaFeed WordPress plugin through 1.0 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.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-13678?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rcabarreto1 R3w Instafeed.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13678?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-13678 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-2024-13678 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-13678 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rp4r-xcg3-254c.