Vulnerability Description
The ColorMag theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via a user's Display Name in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authentciated 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://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/colormag/3.1.6/inc/template-tags.php#L
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a4b44d89-6f1e-4a23-91e
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/colormag/3.1.6/inc/template-tags.php#L
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a4b44d89-6f1e-4a23-91e
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-2500?
CVE-2024-2500 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The ColorMag theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via a user's Display Name in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output es...
How severe is CVE-2024-2500?
CVE-2024-2500 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-2024-2500?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.