WordPress Section Widget Plugin Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Section Widget plugin, specifically in versions through 3.3.1. This issue arises from improper input sanitization during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that could be executed when users visit the affected site.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for reflected cross-site scripting, where an attacker can inject malicious scripts that are executed in the context of the user's browser.

Remediation

Users of the WordPress Section Widget plugin are advised to update to version 3.3.1 or later. For those seeking immediate protection, Patchstack offers a virtual patch that can be applied.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
1.7
exploitability
6.4
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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