Vulnerability Description
The Enhanced Text Widget WordPress plugin before 1.6.6 does not validate and escape some of its Widget options before outputting them back in attributes, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Inisev | Enhanced Text Widget | < 1.6.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2024-0559/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b257daf2-9540-4a0f-a560-54b47d2b913f/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2024-0559/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b257daf2-9540-4a0f-a560-54b47d2b913f/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-0559?
CVE-2024-0559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Enhanced Text Widget WordPress plugin before 1.6.6 does not validate and escape some of its Widget options before outputting them back in attributes, which could allow high privilege users such as...
How severe is CVE-2024-0559?
CVE-2024-0559 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-0559?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Inisev Enhanced Text Widget.