CVE-2024-49223 WordPress CJ Change Howdy plugin <= 3.3.1 - CSRF to Stored XSS vulnerability

High 7.1 Published Updated

Attackers can trick users into performing actions that lead to stored XSS, potentially compromising WordPress sites using the CJ Change Howdy 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-2024-49223?

CVE-2024-49223 is a high-severity vulnerability in shibulijack CJ Change Howdy, published on 17 Oct 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

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in shibulijack CJ Change Howdy cj-change-howdy allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects CJ Change Howdy: from n/a through <= 3.3.1.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49223?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Shibulijack Cj Change Howdy.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49223?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49223 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-49223 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49223 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5g64-w7g9-m6pp.

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