CVE-2024-13849: Cookie Notice Bar <= 1.3.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Thu Feb 20 2025(Updated: )
The Cookie Notice Bar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 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 unfiltered_html has been disabled.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Cookie Notice Bar | <=1.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13849?
CVE-2024-13849 has a high severity rating due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13849?
To mitigate CVE-2024-13849, update the Cookie Notice Bar plugin to version 1.3.1 or later which includes security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-13849?
CVE-2024-13849 affects all installations of the Cookie Notice Bar plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.3.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13849?
CVE-2024-13849 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to inadequate input sanitization.
What kind of attackers could exploit CVE-2024-13849?
Authenticated attackers with administrator-level access could exploit CVE-2024-13849 to inject malicious scripts.
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