CVE-2024-1985: Simple Membership <= 4.4.2 - Unauthenticated Stored Self-Based Cross-Site Scripting
The Simple Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Display Name' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.2 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-1985?
CVE-2024-1985 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1985?
To fix CVE-2024-1985, update the Simple Membership plugin to version 4.4.3 or later.
What are the implications of CVE-2024-1985 for my website?
CVE-2024-1985 allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, potentially compromising user data and site security.
Which versions of the Simple Membership plugin are affected by CVE-2024-1985?
CVE-2024-1985 affects all versions of the Simple Membership plugin up to and including version 4.4.2.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-1985?
No, CVE-2024-1985 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly concerning.