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CVE-2024-29832

6.1 · MEDIUM

The current_url parameter of the AJAX call to the GalleryBox action of admin-ajax.php is vulnerable to reflected Cross Site Scripting.

Published Mar 26, 2024CWE-79EPSS 0.45%

Overview

CVE-2024-29832 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The current_url parameter of the AJAX call to the GalleryBox action of admin-ajax.php is vulnerable to reflected Cross Site Scripting. The value of the current_url parameter is embedded within an existing JavaScript within the response allowing arbitrary JavaScript to be inserted and executed. No authentication is required to exploit this issue.

Note that other parameters within a AJAX call, such as image_id, must be valid for this vulnerability to be successfully exploited.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refappcheck-ng.com/xss-vulnerabilities-discovered-10web-photogallery-wordpress-plugin/Refwordpress.org/plugins/photo-gallery/#developersRefappcheck-ng.com/xss-vulnerabilities-discovered-10web-photogallery-wordpress-plugin/Refwordpress.org/plugins/photo-gallery/#developers

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29832?

CVE-2024-29832 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-29832?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-29832?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-29832?

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