Vulnerability Description
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘title_tag’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Averta | Shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme | < 2.15.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/546aee7b-60a6-44bc-866PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/auxin-elements/tags/2.15.5/includes/eProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/auxin-elements/tags/2.15.5/includes/eProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/auxin-elements/tags/2.15.5/includes/eProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/546aee7b-60a6-44bc-866PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-1396?
CVE-2024-1396 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘title_tag’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.7 due to in...
How severe is CVE-2024-1396?
CVE-2024-1396 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-2024-1396?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Averta Shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme.