CVE-2024-29763 WordPress MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin <= 1.3.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

High 7.1 Published Updated

Reflected XSS in the MDTF plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

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-2024-29763?

CVE-2024-29763 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in realmag777 WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF), published on 27 Mar 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

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in realmag777 WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF) allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF): from n/a through 1.3.3.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-29763?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29763?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-29763 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-2024-29763 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-29763 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w2q6-j5j9-p3pf.

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