CVE-2024-13398: Checkout for PayPal <= 1.0.32 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Checkout for PayPal plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'checkoutforpaypal' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.32 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-2024-13398?
CVE-2024-13398 has a medium severity rating due to the risk of stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13398?
To fix CVE-2024-13398, update the Checkout for PayPal plugin to the latest version above 1.0.32.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-13398?
CVE-2024-13398 affects all versions of the Checkout for PayPal plugin for WordPress up to and including 1.0.32.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13398?
CVE-2024-13398 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2024-13398?
Users of the Checkout for PayPal plugin for WordPress with versions 1.0.32 or earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2024-13398.