CVE-2024-3822: base64 encoderdecoder vulnerability

The Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin through 0.9.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
CVE-2024-3822CVSS 4.8CMS

CVE-2024-3822: base64 encoderdecoder vulnerability

The Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin through 0.9.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

CVSS
4.8 MEDIUM
EPSS
50.87%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
base64 encoderdecoder

What is known

The Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin through 0.9.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

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