CVE-2024-1586: Schema & Structured Data for WP & AMP <= 1.26 - Authenticated (Custom) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Schema & Structured Data for WP & AMP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the custom schema in all versions up to, and including, 1.26 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. By default the required authentication level is admin, but administrators have the ability to assign role based access to users as low as subscriber.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-1586?
CVE-2024-1586 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1586?
To fix CVE-2024-1586, update the Schema & Structured Data for WP & AMP plugin to version 1.27 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1586?
The vulnerability affects users of the Schema & Structured Data for WP & AMP plugin for WordPress, specifically all versions up to and including 1.26.
Can CVE-2024-1586 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2024-1586 can only be exploited by authenticated attackers due to the nature of the stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-1586 allow?
CVE-2024-1586 allows authenticated attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks by injecting malicious code through custom schema fields.