CVE-2024-2189: Social Icons Widget & Block < 4.2.18 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Published May 21, 2024
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Updated

The Social Icons Widget & Block by WPZOOM WordPress plugin before 4.2.18 does not sanitise and escape some of its Widget settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

Affected Software

2 affected components
WPZOOM Social Icons Widget Wordpress<4.2.18
WPZOOM Social Icons Widget & Block<4.2.18

Event History

May 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2189?

CVE-2024-2189 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-2189?

To fix CVE-2024-2189, update the Social Icons Widget & Block by WPZOOM plugin to version 4.2.18 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-2189?

CVE-2024-2189 affects users of the Social Icons Widget & Block by WPZOOM plugin version before 4.2.18, particularly those with admin privileges.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2189?

CVE-2024-2189 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2024-2189 be exploited by low privilege users?

No, CVE-2024-2189 requires high privilege users, such as admins, to exploit the vulnerability.

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