CVE-2024-13466: Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu <= 2.0.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Thu Jan 30 2025(Updated: )
The Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'autocategorymenu' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu | <=2.0.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ad01d01a-d1d9-4c4e-9818-52298c2df89c?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/trunk/includes/class-auto-hierarchic-category-menu.php#L312
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3229318%40automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu&new=3229318%40automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13466?
CVE-2024-13466 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the WordPress Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13466?
To fix CVE-2024-13466, update the Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu plugin to version 2.0.8 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.
What impact does CVE-2024-13466 have on my website?
CVE-2024-13466 allows attackers to execute stored cross-site scripting attacks via the plugin's shortcode, potentially compromising user data or site integrity.
Which versions of the Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu plugin are affected by CVE-2024-13466?
All versions of the Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu plugin up to and including version 2.0.7 are affected by CVE-2024-13466.
Is my WordPress site vulnerable if I use the Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu plugin?
Yes, if you are using the Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu plugin version 2.0.7 or earlier, your WordPress site is vulnerable to CVE-2024-13466.
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