CVE-2024-1447: Sydney Toolbox <= 1.25 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Sydney Toolbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's aThemes Slider button element in all versions up to, and including, 1.25 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied link. 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-2024-1447?
CVE-2024-1447 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1447?
To fix CVE-2024-1447, update the Sydney Toolbox plugin for WordPress to version 1.26 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1447?
CVE-2024-1447 affects all versions of the Sydney Toolbox plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.25.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-1447 enable?
CVE-2024-1447 enables stored cross-site scripting attacks through insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Is user authentication required for the exploitation of CVE-2024-1447?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-1447 requires an authenticated user to perform the attack.