WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2024-38700 Deferred

WPCS: Code execution

WPCS is affected by code execution. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can run attacker-controlled code in the WordPress hosting account.

CVE / CNA score 6.5 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
WPCS
Plugin slug
currency-switcher
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jul 12, 2024
Weakness
CWE-74 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

This CVE was published Jul 12, 2024 and is one of 6 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update WPCS to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in realmag777 WPCS allows Code Injection.This issue affects WPCS: from n/a through 1.2.0.3.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary and upstream sources