Description Preview
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-43276 affects the Child Theme Creator plugin by Svetoslav Marinov (Slavi) up to version 1.5.4. It is an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS) vulnerability that allows for Reflected XSS attacks. This vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's web browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed on the affected website.
Overview
- CVE ID: CVE-2024-43276
- CVSS Base Score: 7.1 (High severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Changed
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: Low
- CWE ID: CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation - XSS)
Remediation
To mitigate the vulnerability, users are advised to update the Child Theme Creator plugin to version 1.5.5 or a higher version. By updating to the patched version, users can protect their websites from potential XSS attacks and ensure the security of their WordPress installations.
References
- CVE Details: CVE-2024-43276
- Patchstack Advisory: WordPress Child Theme Creator by Orbisius plugin <= 1.5.4 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
- Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE): CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS)
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
