CVE-2024-0656: XSS
First published: Tue Feb 20 2024(Updated: )
The Password Protected – Ultimate Plugin to Password Protect Your WordPress Content with Ease plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Google Captcha Site Key in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, 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 unfiltered_html has been disabled.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <=2.6.6 | ||
| Wpexperts Password Protected | <2.6.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-0656?
CVE-2024-0656 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0656?
To fix CVE-2024-0656, update the Password Protected – Ultimate Plugin to version 2.6.7 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0656?
All versions of the Password Protected – Ultimate Plugin up to and including 2.6.6 are affected by CVE-2024-0656.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0656?
CVE-2024-0656 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-0656?
The vendor for CVE-2024-0656 is Ultimate Plugins, the creator of the Password Protected – Ultimate Plugin.
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