CVE-2024-2458: Powerkit – Supercharge your WordPress Site <= 2.9.1 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The Powerkit – Supercharge your WordPress Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-2458?
CVE-2024-2458 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2458?
To fix CVE-2024-2458, update the Powerkit – Supercharge your WordPress Site plugin to version 2.9.2 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-2458?
CVE-2024-2458 affects all versions of the Powerkit – Supercharge your WordPress Site plugin up to and including version 2.9.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2458?
CVE-2024-2458 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
What impact does CVE-2024-2458 have on WordPress sites?
CVE-2024-2458 can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into WordPress sites, potentially affecting site integrity and user data.