CVE-2024-12809: Wishlist <= 1.0.43 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Wishlist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wishlistbutton' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.43 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-2024-12809?
CVE-2024-12809 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploiting Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12809?
To fix CVE-2024-12809, update the Wishlist plugin for WordPress to version 1.0.44 or later.
What versions of the Wishlist plugin are affected by CVE-2024-12809?
CVE-2024-12809 affects all versions of the Wishlist plugin for WordPress up to and including 1.0.43.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12809?
CVE-2024-12809 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that arises from insufficient input sanitization.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2024-12809?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-12809 by injecting malicious scripts through the 'wishlist_button' shortcode attributes.