CVE-2024-1842: WPBakery Visual Composer <= 7.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Custom Heading tag attribute
The wpbakery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Custom Heading tag attribute in all versions up to, and including, 7.5 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-2024-1842?
CVE-2024-1842 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for enabling stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1842?
To fix CVE-2024-1842, update the WPBakery Page Builder plugin to version 7.6 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1842?
CVE-2024-1842 affects all versions of WPBakery Page Builder up to and including version 7.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1842?
CVE-2024-1842 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability resulting from insufficient input sanitization.
Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2024-1842?
No, only authenticated users with contributor access or higher can potentially exploit CVE-2024-1842.