WordPress Bard Theme Reflected XSS Vulnerability in URL Parameter Handling
CVE-2024-9830 Published on November 19, 2024
Bard <= 2.216 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via add_query_arg Parameter
The Bard theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 2.216. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Timeline
Disclosed
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2024-9830 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
wproyal Bard:- Version *, <= 2.216 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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