Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE describes a weakness in older AddThis WordPress plugin versions that could let an attacker abuse an administrator’s browser to save malicious script content. The sources identify versions before 5.0.13, but do not provide a CVSS score or confirmed exploitation evidence. Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the AddThis plugin before 5.0.13. Sites without this plugin, or with a confirmed version at or after 5.0.13, are not identified as affected by the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted WordPress plugin hygiene issue, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize internet-facing business sites, especially those with older plugin inventories or weak administrative controls. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for the AddThis plugin and installed version.; Update AddThis to version 5.0.13 or later where available.; Disable or remove the plugin if a safe version cannot be confirmed..
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8246CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/addthis/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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