Vulnerability Description
The The Back In Stock Notifier for WooCommerce | WooCommerce Waitlist Pro plugin for WordPress for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.1. This is due to the plugin for WordPress allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7f59489-9bff-4d22-8f9
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7f59489-9bff-4d22-8f9
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-4038?
CVE-2024-4038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The The Back In Stock Notifier for WooCommerce | WooCommerce Waitlist Pro plugin for WordPress for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.1....
How severe is CVE-2024-4038?
CVE-2024-4038 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-4038?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.