Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-13010 affects the WP Foodbakery WordPress plugin through version 4.8. A malicious link can cause script to run in a victim's browser if clicked. This is mainly a phishing/session-risk issue, not a direct server takeover in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a scheduled remediation item, with higher urgency for public WordPress sites used by administrators or customers. Prioritize inventory first because exposure depends on plugin presence and version.
Technical view
The issue is reflected cross-site scripting caused by insufficient sanitization and output escaping of the search_type parameter. It is unauthenticated, network-reachable, and low complexity, but requires user interaction. CVSS is 6.1 under CVSS 3.1, mapped to CWE-79.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running WP Foodbakery version 4.8 or earlier, especially sites where users or administrators may follow crafted external links.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Successful abuse requires tricking a user into taking an action such as clicking a crafted link.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports reflected XSS in search_type for WP Foodbakery through 4.8. Provided sources do not establish active exploitation, a KEV listing, or a specific fixed version. Avoid assuming broader theme or WordPress core impact.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Foodbakery and record installed versions.
- Check vendor, marketplace, and Wordfence guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Update WP Foodbakery if a fixed version is available from the vendor.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is unnecessary or cannot be remediated promptly.
- Warn administrators against following unsolicited links to affected site pages.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Foodbakery is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether installed versions are 4.8 or earlier.
- Review web logs for unusual search_type parameter activity without reproducing payloads.
- Confirm the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed after remediation decisions.
- Retest affected pages for safe output encoding using approved internal testing procedures.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.