WordPress GetGenie Plugin <= 4.4.3 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability Advisory

Vulnerability Overview Vulnerability Name: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability with medium priority in GetGenie Plugin <= 4.4.3. Vulnerability Type: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). Risk Level: Medium priority. Publication Date: July 31, 2026. Scope of Impact Affected Versions: GetGenie Plugin versions <= 4.4.3. Fixed Versions: 4.5.0 or later. Risk Description: This vulnerability allows malicious attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirections, advertisements, and other HTML payloads, which are executed when visitors access the website. Remediation 1. Update the Plugin Immediately: It is recommended to update the GetGenie Plugin to version 4.5.0 or later to resolve this vulnerability. 2. Use Patchstack for Automatic Mitigation: Patchstack has released mitigation rules that can block any attacks before updating to the patched version. 3. Contact Hosting Provider or Web Developer: If the plugin cannot be updated immediately, you can request assistance from your hosting provider or web developer. Additional Information User Interaction Requirement: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a privileged user to perform specific actions, such as clicking a malicious link, visiting a fake page, or submitting a form. CVSS Score: The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.1, indicating a high risk. Timeline Report Date: July 3, 2026, reported by daroo. Subscription Weekly WordPress Security Intelligence: You can subscribe to the weekly WordPress security intelligence by entering your email address. Related Links Patchstack Official Website: Provides information on vulnerability mitigation, code security, bug bounties, use cases, and resources. Social Media: Provides links to LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and other social media platforms. Footer Information Copyright Information: © 2025 Patchstack. Policy Links: Provides links to DPA, Privacy Policy, Accessibility, Terms and Conditions, etc. The above is a summary of the key vulnerability information from the webpage screenshot.

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WordPress GetGenie Plugin <= 4.4.3 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability Advisory