CVE-2024-22163 (GCVE-0-2024-22163)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-01-31 17:57 – Updated: 2025-06-17 21:29
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Title
WordPress Shield Security Plugin <= 18.5.7 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shield Security Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security: from n/a through 18.5.7.
Severity ?
7.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Shield Security Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security Affected: n/a , ≤ 18.5.7 (custom)
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Credits
Yudistira Arya (Patchstack Alliance)
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