CVE-2024-1496: Featured Image from URL (FIFU) <= 4.6.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via fifu_input_url
The Featured Image from URL (FIFU) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the fifuinputurl parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, 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-2024-1496?
CVE-2024-1496 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1496?
To fix CVE-2024-1496, upgrade the Featured Image from URL (FIFU) plugin to version 4.6.3 or later.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-1496?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-1496 includes unauthorized execution of scripts in the context of the affected user.
Which versions of the FIFU plugin are affected by CVE-2024-1496?
All versions of the Featured Image from URL (FIFU) plugin up to and including 4.6.2 are affected by CVE-2024-1496.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-1496?
Authenticated attackers with sufficient privileges can exploit CVE-2024-1496 to execute stored cross-site scripting payloads.