Vulnerability Description
The "WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via plugin settings in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pubsubhubbub | Websub | < 3.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f07b166b-3436-4797-a2dThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f07b166b-3436-4797-a2dThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-0688?
CVE-2024-0688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The "WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via plugin settings in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.4 due to insufficient input sanitizatio...
How severe is CVE-2024-0688?
CVE-2024-0688 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-0688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pubsubhubbub Websub.