CVE-2024-43163 WordPress ParcelPanel plugin <= 4.3.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users' browsers via a reflected XSS vulnerability in the ParcelPanel WordPress plugin.
- 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-2024-43163?
CVE-2024-43163 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ParcelPanel, published on 12 Aug 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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Parcel Panel ParcelPanel allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects ParcelPanel: from n/a through 4.3.2.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43163?
How do I fix CVE-2024-43163?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43163 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-2024-43163 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-43163 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3jf5-fxfr-q6hw.