CVE-2024-8702 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Backup Database WordPress plugin up to version 4.9. This flaw allows high-privilege users, such as administrators, to inject malicious scripts due to insufficient sanitization of certain settings, even in environments where unfiltered_html is restricted. Rated Medium with a CVSS score of 4.8, the vulnerability requires high privileges and user interaction, potentially leading to limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wpproking:backup_database:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.