CVE-2024-12683: Smart Maintenance Mode < 1.5.2 - Admin+ Stored XSS
The Smart Maintenance Mode WordPress plugin before 1.5.2 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-12683?
CVE-2024-12683 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12683?
To fix CVE-2024-12683, update the Smart Maintenance Mode WordPress plugin to version 1.5.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-12683?
CVE-2024-12683 affects users of the Smart Maintenance Mode WordPress plugin prior to version 1.5.2.
What type of attacks can CVE-2024-12683 enable?
CVE-2024-12683 can enable stored cross-site scripting attacks by high privilege users such as admins.
Is unfiltered_html capability a factor in CVE-2024-12683?
Yes, CVE-2024-12683 can allow stored cross-site scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.