CVE-2024-9548
Wp-slimstat
CVE-2024-9548 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the SlimStat Analytics WordPress plugin. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into website pages by exploiting insufficient input sanitization in the resource parameter. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 5.2.6. With an SVRS of 58, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk to website security, although not critical, it needs to be addressed to prevent potential exploitation. Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-9548 could lead to user data theft, website defacement, or unauthorized administrative access. Website owners using the SlimStat Analytics plugin should update to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk. This security issue highlights the importance of proper input sanitization and output escaping in WordPress plugins to prevent XSS attacks.
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