CVE-2024-12504: Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : HTML5, WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP <= 6.1.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Broadcast Live Video – Live Streaming : HTML5, WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, RTMP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'videowhisperhls' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.9 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-2024-12504?
CVE-2024-12504 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12504?
To fix CVE-2024-12504, update the Broadcast Live Video plugin for WordPress to version 6.1.10 or later.
What causes CVE-2024-12504?
CVE-2024-12504 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'videowhisper_hls' shortcode of the plugin.
Which versions of the plugin are affected by CVE-2024-12504?
All versions of the Broadcast Live Video plugin for WordPress up to and including 6.1.9 are affected by CVE-2024-12504.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-12504 on my website?
If exploited, CVE-2024-12504 could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into your site, potentially compromising user data and site integrity.