CVE-2024-3822 Base64 Encoder/Decoder <= 0.9.2 - Reflected XSS
Reflected XSS in Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute scripts against admin users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-3822?
CVE-2024-3822 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown Base64 Encoder/Decoder, published on 15 May 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3822?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mranderson Base64 Encoder\/Decoder.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3822?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3822 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-2024-3822 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3822 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Base64 Encoder/Decoder
Sources
Also known as GHSA-56m5-6v25-whgm.