CVE-2024-29809
WordPress Admin-AJAX PHP Reflected Cross Site Scripting
Description
The image_url parameter of the AJAX call to the editimage_bwg action of admin-ajax.php is vulnerable to reflected Cross Site Scripting. The value of the image_url parameter is embedded within an existing JavaScript within the response allowing arbitrary JavaScript to be inserted and executed. The attacker must target a an authenticated user with permissions to access this component to exploit this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
March 26, 2024, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 1, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
2.7
Exploitability Score :
2.3
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-29809.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://appcheck-ng.com/xss-vulnerabilities-discovered-10web-photogallery-wordpress-plugin/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/photo-gallery/#developers | Product |
| https://appcheck-ng.com/xss-vulnerabilities-discovered-10web-photogallery-wordpress-plugin/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/photo-gallery/#developers | Product |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:10web:photo_gallery:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.8.22 Added Reference Type CVE: https://appcheck-ng.com/xss-vulnerabilities-discovered-10web-photogallery-wordpress-plugin/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type AppCheck Ltd.: https://appcheck-ng.com/xss-vulnerabilities-discovered-10web-photogallery-wordpress-plugin/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: https://wordpress.org/plugins/photo-gallery/#developers Types: Product Added Reference Type AppCheck Ltd.: https://wordpress.org/plugins/photo-gallery/#developers Types: Product -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://appcheck-ng.com/xss-vulnerabilities-discovered-10web-photogallery-wordpress-plugin/ Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/photo-gallery/#developers -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 02, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-79 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 26, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The image_url parameter of the AJAX call to the editimage_bwg action of admin-ajax.php is vulnerable to reflected Cross Site Scripting. The value of the image_url parameter is embedded within an existing JavaScript within the response allowing arbitrary JavaScript to be inserted and executed. The attacker must target a an authenticated user with permissions to access this component to exploit this issue. Added Reference AppCheck Ltd. https://appcheck-ng.com/xss-vulnerabilities-discovered-10web-photogallery-wordpress-plugin/ [No types assigned] Added Reference AppCheck Ltd. https://wordpress.org/plugins/photo-gallery/#developers [No types assigned] Added CWE AppCheck Ltd. CWE-79 Added CVSS V3.1 AppCheck Ltd. AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-29809 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-29809
weaknesses.