Vulnerability Description
The Catch Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'catch-popup' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/catch-popup/trunk/inc/shortcode.php
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/catch-popup/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4ac7c825-aa5e-42fb-b1d
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-11427?
CVE-2024-11427 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Catch Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'catch-popup' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4 due to insufficient input sanitiz...
How severe is CVE-2024-11427?
CVE-2024-11427 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-11427?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.