CVE-2024-34418
CVE-2024-34418 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Tech9logy Creators WPCS (WordPress Custom Search) plugin. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed by other users. The vulnerability affects WPCS versions up to 1.1.
While the CVSS score is 0, indicating a low base severity, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) of 30 suggests a slightly elevated risk due to potential exploitation in the wild. An attacker could exploit this XSS vulnerability to steal sensitive information, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites. Although the SVRS is not critically high, the presence of the 'In The Wild' tag indicates that exploits may already exist. Website administrators using the WPCS plugin should update to a patched version or remove the plugin to mitigate this risk. This vulnerability highlights the importance of input sanitization in web applications to prevent malicious script injection.
Description
CVE-2024-34418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 0, indicating a low severity level. However, SOCRadar's unique 'SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score' (SVRS) assigns it a score of 30, highlighting the potential for exploitation.
Key Insights
- Active Exploitation: The vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, posing an immediate threat to organizations.
- Low CVSS Score: Despite the low CVSS score, the SVRS score of 30 indicates that the vulnerability may have significant consequences if exploited.
- Unknown Description: The lack of a detailed description makes it difficult to assess the full impact of the vulnerability.
- Threat Actors: Information on specific threat actors or APT groups actively exploiting the vulnerability is not available at this time.
Mitigation Strategies
- Apply Patches: As soon as a patch becomes available, apply it to all affected systems to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
- Monitor Network Traffic: Implement network monitoring tools to detect and block suspicious activity that may indicate exploitation attempts.
- Educate Users: Train users on best practices for cybersecurity, such as avoiding suspicious links and attachments.
- Consider Additional Security Measures: Explore additional security measures, such as intrusion detection systems (IDS) and firewalls, to enhance protection against potential attacks.
Additional Information
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