CVE-2024-54209

Summary

CVE-2024-54209 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WPFactory Awesome Shortcodes plugin. The issue lies in the plugin's improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. An attacker can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious scripts, potentially stealing user data or taking control of user sessions. This vulnerability exists in versions of Awesome Shortcodes from n/a through 1.7.2. To mitigate the risk, users are recommended to update the plugin to the latest, secure version as soon as possible.

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