CVE-2021-24738: Logo Carousel < 3.4.2 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Dec 21, 2021
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Updated

The Logo Carousel WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 does not validate and escape the "Logo Margin" carousel option, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Affected Software

1 affected component
ShapedPlugin Logo Carousel Wordpress<3.4.2

Event History

Dec 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:45 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24738?

CVE-2021-24738 is a vulnerability in the Logo Carousel WordPress plugin before version 3.4.2 that allows users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-24738?

CVE-2021-24738 has a severity keyword of 'medium' and a severity value of 5.4.

3

What is the affected software version of CVE-2021-24738?

CVE-2021-24738 affects the Logo Carousel WordPress plugin versions up to and exclusive of 3.4.2.

4

How can the CVE-2021-24738 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2021-24738 vulnerability can be exploited by using the 'Logo Margin' carousel option and injecting malicious code, allowing for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-24738?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2021-24738 is to update the Logo Carousel WordPress plugin to version 3.4.2 or above.

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