CVE-2024-52457 WordPress Youneeq Recommendations plugin <= 3.0.7 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

High 7.1 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users' browsers via the Youneeq Recommendations 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-2024-52457?

CVE-2024-52457 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Youneeq Recommendations, published on 2 Dec 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 youneeq Youneeq Recommendations youneeq-panel allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Youneeq Recommendations: from n/a through <= 3.0.7.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-52457?

How do I fix CVE-2024-52457?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-52457 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-2024-52457 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-52457 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5254-wg4c-992r.

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