CVE-2024-13444

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions wp-greet plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 6.2

Description The issue is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on a function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to update settings and inject malicious web scripts via a forged request. This can happen if an attacker can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Recommendations For versions up to, and including, 6.2, consider disabling the vulnerable function until a patch is available. Restrict access to the plugin's settings to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the plugin until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.