CVE-2024-13898: Simple Banner <= 3.0.4 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Fri Apr 04 2025(Updated: )
The Simple Banner – Easily add multiple Banners/Bars/Notifications/Announcements to the top or bottom of your website plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Banner | <=3.0.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13898?
CVE-2024-13898 has a medium severity due to the risk of Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities affecting users.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13898?
To fix CVE-2024-13898, it is recommended to update the Simple Banner plugin to version 3.0.6 or higher, which contains the necessary security fixes.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-13898?
CVE-2024-13898 affects all versions of the Simple Banner plugin up to and including 3.0.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13898?
CVE-2024-13898 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2024-13898?
The vendor associated with CVE-2024-13898 is Simple Banner.
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