CVE-2024-11766

Summary

CVE-2024-11766 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability affecting the WordPress Book Plugin, versions up to and including 1.3.1. This issue arises due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes in the 'gs_book_showcase' shortcode. Consequently, authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts, which will execute when a user accesses an injected page. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it enables attackers to manipulate web content and potentially steal sensitive information or install malware. It is crucial for users to update their plugins to the latest version to mitigate this threat.

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