CVE-2024-7816

CVE-2024-7816 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adeelraza Gixaw Chat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

The Gixaw Chat WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7816?
The Gixaw Chat WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack.
How severe is CVE-2024-7816?
CVE-2024-7816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-7816 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7816?
CVE-2024-7816 affects Adeelraza Gixaw Chat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7816?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-7816 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-7816 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48670.
When was CVE-2024-7816 published?
CVE-2024-7816 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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