CVE-2024-11899: Slider Pro Lite <= 1.4.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Slider Pro Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'sliderpro' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.1 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-11899?
CVE-2024-11899 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11899?
To mitigate CVE-2024-11899, update the Slider Pro Lite plugin to version 1.4.2 or later which addresses the vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-11899?
All versions of Slider Pro Lite plugin up to and including 1.4.1 are affected by CVE-2024-11899.
What is Stored Cross-Site Scripting in the context of CVE-2024-11899?
Stored Cross-Site Scripting in CVE-2024-11899 allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that could execute in the context of the user’s browser.
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2024-11899?
The vendor associated with CVE-2024-11899 is Slider Pro, the developer of the Slider Pro Lite plugin.