CVE-2024-2123: XSS
First published: Wed Mar 13 2024(Updated: )
The Ultimate Member – User Profile, Registration, Login, Member Directory, Content Restriction & Membership Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the several parameters in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.3 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Member | <=2.8.3 | |
| <2.8.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c8bc1653-8fee-468a-bb6d-f24959846ee5?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-member/trunk/templates/members-grid.php#L44
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-member/trunk/templates/members-grid.php#L53
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-member/trunk/templates/members-grid.php#L65
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-member/trunk/templates/members-list.php#L39
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-member/trunk/templates/members-list.php#L53
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3046611/ultimate-member#file746
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2123?
The severity of CVE-2024-2123 is considered high due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2123?
To fix CVE-2024-2123, update the Ultimate Member plugin to version 2.8.4 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2123?
CVE-2024-2123 affects all versions of the Ultimate Member plugin up to and including 2.8.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2123?
CVE-2024-2123 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to insufficient input sanitization.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2024-2123?
The risks of CVE-2024-2123 include unauthorized script execution and possible compromise of user sessions.
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