CVE-2024-8719
CVE-2024-8719: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Flexmls® IDX Plugin for WordPress. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts. The Flexmls IDX plugin, versions 3.14.22 and earlier, are susceptible due to inadequate input sanitization when handling parameters like 'MaxBeds' and 'MinBeds'. While the CVSS score is 0, indicating no direct impact, successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link. This can lead to account compromise or redirection to malicious sites. The XSS vulnerability poses a moderate risk, as the SVRS score of 30 reflects the relatively lower immediate threat compared to more critical vulnerabilities. Organizations using the WordPress plugin should update to a patched version to mitigate the risk of potential attacks leveraging this vulnerability.
Description:
CVE-2024-8719 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Flexmls® IDX Plugin for WordPress. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially leading to account compromise, data theft, or malware infections.
Key Insights:
- SVRS Score: 38 (Moderate) - While the CVSS score is 6.1, the SVRS considers additional factors, indicating a moderate level of risk.
- Exploit Status: Active exploits have been published, making this vulnerability a high priority for patching.
- CISA Warning: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned of this vulnerability, calling for immediate action.
- In the Wild: This vulnerability is actively exploited by hackers, making it crucial to address promptly.
Mitigation Strategies:
- Update the Flexmls® IDX Plugin to version 3.14.23 or later.
- Implement input validation and output escaping mechanisms to prevent malicious script injection.
- Use a web application firewall (WAF) to block malicious requests.
- Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or opening untrusted attachments.
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