WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2024-51876 Deferred

wp_automatic_widget: Cross-site scripting

wp_automatic_widget is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 6.5 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
wp_automatic_widget
Plugin slug
wp-automatic-widget
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Nov 19, 2024
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Nov 19, 2024 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update wp_automatic_widget 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 Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Codstack wp_automatic_widget wp-automatic-widget allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects wp_automatic_widget: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.

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

Primary and upstream sources