CVE-2024-2142: XSS
First published: Sat Mar 30 2024(Updated: )
The Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder – Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Info Table widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, 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 Addons for Beaver Builder – Lite | <=1.5.7 | |
| Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder – Lite | <1.5.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8b6c6e10-3feb-4ecd-a17a-81e15c471d3d?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-addons-for-beaver-builder-lite/trunk/modules/info-table/includes/frontend.php#L29
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3056561%40ultimate-addons-for-beaver-builder-lite&new=3056561%40ultimate-addons-for-beaver-builder-lite&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2142?
CVE-2024-2142 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2142?
To fix CVE-2024-2142, update the Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder – Lite plugin to version 1.5.8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-2142?
All users of the Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder – Lite plugin versions up to and including 1.5.7 are affected by CVE-2024-2142.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2142?
CVE-2024-2142 is identified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to insufficient input sanitization.
Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2024-2142?
No, only authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2024-2142 to execute malicious scripts.
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