CVE-2024-39659 (GCVE-0-2024-39659)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-08-01 21:45 – Updated: 2026-04-28 16:10
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress WP-PostRatings plugin <= 1.91.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lester ‘GaMerZ’ Chan WP-PostRatings allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP-PostRatings: from n/a through 1.91.1.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-08-02 14:49 UTC
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester ‘GaMerZ’ Chan | WP-PostRatings |
Affected:
n/a , ≤ 1.91.1
(custom)
|
guessed |
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