Vulnerability Description
The Enhanced Media Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via media upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.9 due to the plugin allowing 'dfxp' files to be uploaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-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/changeset?old_path=/enhanced-media-library/ta
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/15b30ecb-e3ce-4092-841
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/enhanced-media-library/ta
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/15b30ecb-e3ce-4092-841
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-2840?
CVE-2024-2840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Enhanced Media Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via media upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.9 due to the plugin allowing 'dfxp...
How severe is CVE-2024-2840?
CVE-2024-2840 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-2840?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.