CVE-2024-12696: Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List <= 1.5.22 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via videowhisper_picture_upload_guest Shortcode
First published: Sat Jan 18 2025(Updated: )
The Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's videowhisper_picture_upload_guest shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.22 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Gallery | <=1.5.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-12696?
CVE-2024-12696 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12696?
To fix CVE-2024-12696, update the Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List plugin to version 1.5.23 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-12696?
CVE-2024-12696 affects all versions of the Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List plugin up to and including version 1.5.22.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12696?
CVE-2024-12696 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-12696?
Users of the Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List plugin on WordPress are impacted by CVE-2024-12696.
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