CVE-2024-11503: WP Tabs < 2.2.7 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Published Mar 25, 2025
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Updated

The WP Tabs WordPress plugin before 2.2.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).

Affected Software

2 affected components
WP Tabs WP Tabs<2.2.7
ShapedPlugin Wp Tabs Wordpress<2.2.7

Event History

Mar 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11503?

CVE-2024-11503 has a high severity level due to its potential for allowing stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks by high privilege users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-11503?

To fix CVE-2024-11503, update the WP Tabs plugin to version 2.2.7 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-11503?

CVE-2024-11503 affects users of the WP Tabs plugin prior to version 2.2.7, particularly in WordPress multisite setups.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11503?

CVE-2024-11503 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2024-11503 be exploited by non-admin users?

No, CVE-2024-11503 can only be exploited by high privilege users such as admins.

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