CVE-2024-13505: Survey Maker <= 5.1.3.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Survey Question
The Survey Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘ayssections[5][questions][8][title]’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.3.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-13505?
CVE-2024-13505 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13505?
To fix CVE-2024-13505, update the Survey Maker plugin to version 5.1.3.4 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What impacts does CVE-2024-13505 have on the Survey Maker plugin?
CVE-2024-13505 can allow authenticated users to inject malicious scripts through the vulnerable title parameter, compromising the security of the site.
Which versions of Survey Maker are affected by CVE-2024-13505?
All versions of the Survey Maker plugin up to and including 5.1.3.3 are affected by CVE-2024-13505.
Is user authentication necessary for exploiting CVE-2024-13505?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2024-13505 requires user authentication to the affected WordPress site.