CVE-2024-1720: XSS
First published: Thu Mar 07 2024(Updated: )
The User Registration – Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Display Name' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This vulnerability requires social engineering to successfully exploit, and the impact would be very limited due to the attacker requiring a user to login as the user with the injected payload for execution.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress User Registration & Membership PRO – Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile | <=3.1.4 | |
| Wpeverest User Registration \& Membership Wordpress | <3.1.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/62b809dc-4089-4822-8aeb-7049fcfe376e?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-registration/trunk/includes/class-ur-shortcodes.php#L288
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3045419/user-registration/trunk/includes/class-ur-shortcodes.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1720?
CVE-2024-1720 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1720?
To fix CVE-2024-1720, update the User Registration – Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile WordPress Plugin to version 3.1.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1720?
Any user of the User Registration – Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile WordPress Plugin version 3.1.4 or earlier is affected by CVE-2024-1720.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1720?
CVE-2024-1720 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What input is exploited in CVE-2024-1720?
CVE-2024-1720 exploits the 'Display Name' parameter due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
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