CVE-2024-11731: Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider <= 3.10.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via ms_slider Shortcode
The Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's msslider shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.10.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This issue was partially fixed in version 3.10.8.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-11731?
The severity of CVE-2024-11731 is considered high due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11731?
To fix CVE-2024-11731, update the Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider plugin to the latest version beyond 3.10.6.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-11731?
CVE-2024-11731 affects all versions of the Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider plugin up to and including 3.10.6.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11731?
CVE-2024-11731 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that affects user supplied attributes in the plugin's ms_slider shortcode.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-11731?
Currently, the best practice is to upgrade the plugin, as there is no effective workaround for CVE-2024-11731.