CVE-2024-3231 Scanner
CVE-2024-3231 Scanner - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Popup4Phone
Short Info
Level
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
3 weeks 13 hours
Scan only one
Domain, Subdomain, IPv4
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Popup4Phone is a WordPress plugin designed to enhance user engagement through interactive phone call pop-ups. It is primarily used by website administrators looking to increase conversions or assist users directly through real-time communication. The plugin is widely adopted by businesses aiming to provide personalized user interaction, improve customer support, or increase sales. Its ease of use and integration with WordPress sites make it a popular choice among small to medium-sized enterprises. However, security remains a critical aspect, especially when dealing with user input and executing scripts. Ensuring the plugin's safety is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of the websites it operates on.
The Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability present in Popup4Phone allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into webpages viewed by administrators. This occurs due to insufficient input sanitization in the plugin's handling of user-submitted parameters. As a result, an attacker can craft a request that executes a script on a privileged browser session. This vulnerability poses a threat as it can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious activities by compromising the admin's browsing experience. Addressing this issue is crucial to protect site administrators from potential security breaches.
The vulnerability in Popup4Phone arises from unsanitized input fields within the plugin's configuration interface. Specifically, the fields for handling user information like name and phone number do not adequately filter out executable scripts. By exploiting these fields, an attacker sends crafted requests that embed scripts into the stored data. When an administrator accesses the affected interface, the scripts execute within the admin context. This exploitation chain highlights the importance of proper input validation and encoding techniques to prevent script execution.
The potential effects of this vulnerability are significant, including unauthorized administrative access, data theft, and website defacement. Attackers may hijack admin sessions, gaining the ability to alter site content or harvest sensitive information. Additionally, the site's reputation and trustworthiness could be impacted if malicious content is served to visitors. Businesses relying on Popup4Phone for customer interaction may experience disruptions or unauthorized access to customer data. Therefore, timely remediation is essential to safeguard users and maintain operational integrity.
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