CVE-2024-0602: Yet Another Related Posts Plugin (YARPP) <= 5.30.9 - Authenticated(Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via settings
The YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 5.30.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-0602?
CVE-2024-0602 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0602?
To fix CVE-2024-0602, update the YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin to version 5.30.10 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-0602?
All versions of the YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin up to and including 5.30.9 are affected by CVE-2024-0602.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0602?
CVE-2024-0602 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can authenticated users exploit CVE-2024-0602?
Yes, authenticated attackers with admin privileges can exploit CVE-2024-0602 due to insufficient input sanitization.