CVE-2024-1762: NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster <= 4.4.3 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via User Agent

Published May 22, 2024
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Updated

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTTPUSERAGENT header in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 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 requires the victim to select view "All Cron Events" in order for the injection to fire.

Affected Software

2 affected components
NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster<=4.4.3
NextScripts Social Networks Auto Poster Wordpress<4.4.4

Event History

May 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1762?

CVE-2024-1762 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1762?

To fix CVE-2024-1762, update the NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin to version 4.4.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-1762?

All users of the NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin versions up to and including 4.4.3 are affected by CVE-2024-1762.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1762?

CVE-2024-1762 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2024-1762?

The consequences of CVE-2024-1762 can include exposure to malicious scripts that may compromise website security and user data.

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