CVE-2024-5220

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.4 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published May 25, 2024
Updated: May 28, 2024

Summary

CVE-2024-5220 is a vulnerability affecting the ND Shortcodes plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 7.5. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Author-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts using the plugin's upload feature, leading to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). When users access an injected page, these scripts can execute. The risk score for this vulnerability is 30, with a base severity of MEDIUM. Remediation for this vulnerability involves updating the ND Shortcodes plugin to a version that includes sufficient input sanitization and output escaping. The potential danger it poses to organizations is the possibility of attackers executing malicious scripts on web pages, potentially compromising user data or causing other detrimental effects.

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