CVE-2024-13847: Portfolio and Projects <= 1.5.3 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Sat Mar 15 2025(Updated: )
The Portfolio and Projects plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level permissions and above, 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 unfiltered_html has been disabled.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| EssentialPlugin Portfolio and Projects | <=1.5.3 | |
| EssentialPlugin Portfolio and Projects | <=1.5.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/051fb185-5004-42f2-9624-6cba11b01e8d?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/portfolio-and-projects/trunk/includes/admin/class-wp-pap-admin.php?rev=2948311
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/portfolio-and-projects/trunk/includes/admin/settings/wp-pap-img-popup-data.php?rev=2948311
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/portfolio-and-projects/#developers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13847?
CVE-2024-13847 has a high severity level due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13847?
To fix CVE-2024-13847, upgrade the Portfolio and Projects plugin for WordPress to version 1.5.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-13847?
Authenticated users with administrative privileges on installations using Portfolio and Projects plugin versions up to and including 1.5.3 are affected by CVE-2024-13847.
What types of attacks can be performed due to CVE-2024-13847?
CVE-2024-13847 can enable authenticated attackers to execute stored cross-site scripting attacks through the admin settings.
Is input sanitization sufficient in CVE-2024-13847?
No, CVE-2024-13847 indicates that there is insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the affected plugin.
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