CVE-2024-3773 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

The LiveJournal Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b2c7d31d-8d9f-4c79-b01b-fc350c60a528/

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-3773?

CVE-2024-3773 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The LiveJournal Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which co...

How severe is CVE-2024-3773?

CVE-2024-3773 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-3773?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.