CVE-2024-2159: Sassy Social Share < 3.3.61 - Contributor+ Stored XSS
The Social Sharing Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.3.61 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2159?
CVE-2024-2159 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2159?
To mitigate CVE-2024-2159, update the Social Sharing Plugin to version 3.3.61 or later that includes the necessary validation and escaping fixes.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-2159?
CVE-2024-2159 affects users with contributor roles and above on websites using the vulnerable versions of the Social Sharing Plugin.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2159?
CVE-2024-2159 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability resulting from inadequate validation and escaping of shortcode attributes.
What versions of the Social Sharing Plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2024-2159?
Versions of the Social Sharing Plugin earlier than 3.3.61 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-2159.