CVE-2024-5280
CWE-352Published: July 13, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The wp-affiliate-platform WordPress plugin before 6.5.1 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make non-logged in users execute an XSS payload via a CSRF attack
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5280 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-5280 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts