CVE-2024-1427: The Post Grid <= 7.7.1 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via section title tag
The The Post Grid – Shortcode, Gutenberg Blocks and Elementor Addon for Post Grid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the section title tag attribute in all versions up to, and including, 7.7.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions 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-2024-1427?
CVE-2024-1427 has a medium severity due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1427?
To fix CVE-2024-1427, update the The Post Grid plugin to version 7.7.2 or later.
Which versions of The Post Grid are affected by CVE-2024-1427?
All versions of The Post Grid plugin for WordPress up to and including 7.7.1 are affected by CVE-2024-1427.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1427?
CVE-2024-1427 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
How does CVE-2024-1427 impact WordPress sites?
CVE-2024-1427 can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into the section title tag, potentially compromising user data on WordPress sites.