Vulnerability Description
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.3.2 due to incorrect use of the wp_kses_allowed_html function, which allows the 'onclick' attribute for certain HTML elements without sufficient restriction or context validation. 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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metagauss | Profilegrid | < 5.9.3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-Product
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-Product
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3157510/Patch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/#ProductRelease Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2d3188c2-e5b0-4d83-8c9Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8861?
CVE-2024-8861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.3.2 due to incorrect use of the wp_k...
How severe is CVE-2024-8861?
CVE-2024-8861 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-2024-8861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Metagauss Profilegrid.