CVE-2024-29763: wordpress meta data and taxonomies filter vulnerability

CVE-2024-29763: high vulnerability affecting wordpress meta data and taxonomies filter. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended.
CVE-2024-29763CVSS 7.1CMS

CVE-2024-29763: wordpress meta data and taxonomies filter vulnerability

CVE-2024-29763: high vulnerability affecting wordpress meta data and taxonomies filter. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended.

CVSS
7.1 HIGH
EPSS
34.57%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
wordpress meta data and taxonomies filter

What is known

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in realmag777 WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF) allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF): from n/a through 1.3.3.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-29763, a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.1) affecting wordpress meta data and taxonomies filter, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether wordpress meta data and taxonomies filter is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

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