CVE-2024-12452: Ziggeo <= 3.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Ziggeo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'ziggeoevent' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.1 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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What is the severity of CVE-2024-12452?
CVE-2024-12452 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploiting stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12452?
To resolve CVE-2024-12452, update the Ziggeo plugin for WordPress to version 3.2 or later, which includes necessary input sanitization and output escaping.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-12452?
CVE-2024-12452 affects all versions of the Ziggeo plugin for WordPress up to and including version 3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12452?
CVE-2024-12452 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that arises from insufficient input validation.
Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2024-12452?
The Ziggeo development team is responsible for addressing CVE-2024-12452 by releasing security patches for the plugin.