CVE-2024-13506: GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory <= 2.8.97 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Display_name Parameter
The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the displayname profile parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.97 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-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-2024-13506?
CVE-2024-13506 is classified as a vulnerability with a high severity due to potential exploitation via stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13506?
To fix CVE-2024-13506, update the GeoDirectory WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory to version 2.8.98 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-13506?
All versions of the GeoDirectory WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory up to and including 2.8.97 are affected by CVE-2024-13506.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13506?
CVE-2024-13506 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
What can attackers do with CVE-2024-13506?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-13506 to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially compromising user data and security.