CVE-2024-0961: SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle <= 1.58.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Feb 5, 2024
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Updated

The SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the code editor in all versions up to, and including, 1.58.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SiteOrigin SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle WordPress<=1.58.1

Event History

Feb 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0961?

CVE-2024-0961 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0961?

To fix CVE-2024-0961, update the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin to version 1.58.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-0961?

CVE-2024-0961 affects all versions of the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress up to and including 1.58.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0961?

CVE-2024-0961 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.

5

What access level do attackers need for CVE-2024-0961?

Attackers require authenticated contributor access to exploit CVE-2024-0961.

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