CVE-2024-1487: Photos and Files Contest Gallery < 21.3.1 - Author+ Stored Cross Site Scripting

Published Mar 11, 2024
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Updated

The Photos and Files Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 21.3.1 does not sanitize and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as author to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WordPress Photos and Files Contest Gallery<21.3.1
contest-gallery Contest Gallery Wordpress<21.3.1

Event History

Mar 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1487?

CVE-2024-1487 is considered to have a moderate severity rating due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1487?

To fix CVE-2024-1487, you should update the Photos and Files Contest Gallery WordPress plugin to version 21.3.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-1487?

Users with a role as low as author on WordPress sites using the vulnerable plugin are at risk from CVE-2024-1487.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1487?

CVE-2024-1487 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that arises from inadequate parameter sanitization and escaping.

5

What versions of the Photos and Files Contest Gallery plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2024-1487?

Versions of the Photos and Files Contest Gallery plugin prior to 21.3.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-1487.

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