Vulnerability Description
The Master Slider WordPress plugin before 3.10.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as Editor and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Averta | Master Slider | < 3.10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0f35be0e-0f63-4e33-aa4d-c47b1f1e0595/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12173?
CVE-2024-12173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). The Master Slider WordPress plugin before 3.10.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as Editor and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Script...
How severe is CVE-2024-12173?
CVE-2024-12173 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12173?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Averta Master Slider.