Vulnerability Description
WordPress Core is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTML API in various versions prior to 6.5.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on URLs. This makes it possible for authenticated 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
References
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/58472
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/58473
- https://wordpress.org/news/2024/06/wordpress-6-5-5/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bc0d36f8-6569-49a1-b72
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/58472
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/58473
- https://wordpress.org/news/2024/06/wordpress-6-5-5/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bc0d36f8-6569-49a1-b72
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-6307?
CVE-2024-6307 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). WordPress Core is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTML API in various versions prior to 6.5.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on URLs. This makes it possib...
How severe is CVE-2024-6307?
CVE-2024-6307 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-2024-6307?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.