CVE-2024-22163

7.1 HIGH

Published: January 31, 2024 Modified: April 28, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-simple-firewall/wordpress-shield-security-plugin-18-5-7-unauthenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Source: audit@patchstack.com

Third Party Advisory

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-simple-firewall/wordpress-shield-security-plugin-18-5-7-unauthenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.1 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

24th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79 CWE-79

Affected Vendors

getshieldsecurity

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