CVE-2024-9896

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (CWE-79)

Published: Nov 2, 2024 / Updated: 17d ago

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CVSS 6.1EPSS 0.05%Medium
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Summary

The BBP Core – Expand bbPress powered forums with useful features plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Impact

This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. When executed, these scripts can steal sensitive information, manipulate page content, or perform actions on behalf of the victim. The impact is limited to stealing and modifying data that the browser can access, potentially compromising user accounts or sensitive information displayed on the affected pages.

Exploitation

There is no evidence that a public proof-of-concept exists. There is no evidence of proof of exploitation at the moment.

Patch

A patch is not explicitly mentioned in the provided information. However, given that the vulnerability affects "all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5" of the BBP Core plugin, it's likely that a patched version higher than 1.2.5 may be available or forthcoming.

Mitigation

1. Update the BBP Core plugin to a version newer than 1.2.5 if available. 2. If an update is not available, consider temporarily disabling the plugin until a patch is released. 3. Implement strong Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks. 4. Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links, especially those related to the BBP Core plugin functionality. 5. Monitor for any unusual activity or reports of suspicious links related to the plugin. 6. Consider implementing additional security measures such as Web Application Firewalls (WAF) that can help detect and block XSS attempts.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Timeline

First Article

Feedly found the first article mentioning CVE-2024-9896. See article

Nov 2, 2024 at 7:47 AM / Vulners.com RSS Feed
CVSS Estimate

Feedly estimated the CVSS score as MEDIUM

Nov 2, 2024 at 7:47 AM
CVE Assignment

NVD published the first details for CVE-2024-9896

Nov 2, 2024 at 8:15 AM
CVSS

A CVSS base score of 6.1 has been assigned.

Nov 2, 2024 at 8:20 AM / nvd
EPSS

EPSS Score was set to: 0.05% (Percentile: 21.4%)

Nov 3, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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Affected Systems

Spider-themes/bbp_core
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Patches

plugins.trac.wordpress.org
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Attack Patterns

CAPEC-209: XSS Using MIME Type Mismatch
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News

cveNotify : 🚨 CVE-2024-9896The BBP Core – Expand bbPress powered forums with useful features plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.🎖@cveNotify
cveNotify : 🚨 CVE-2024-9896The BBP Core – Expand bbPress powered forums with useful features plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.🎖@cveNotify
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CVE-2024-9896
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CVSS V3.1

Attack Vector:Network
Attack Complexity:Low
Privileges Required:None
User Interaction:Required
Scope:Changed
Confidentiality:Low
Integrity:Low
Availability Impact:None

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