CVE-2024-2470: Simple Ajax Chat < 20240412 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Published Jun 4, 2024
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Updated

The Simple Ajax Chat WordPress plugin before 20240412 does not sanitise and escape some of its 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
Plugin-planet Simple Ajax Chat Wordpress<20240412
Simple Ajax Chat WordPress plugin<20240412

Event History

Jun 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2470?

The severity of CVE-2024-2470 is considered critical due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-2470?

To fix CVE-2024-2470, update the Simple Ajax Chat plugin to version 20240412 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-2470?

CVE-2024-2470 affects users with high privileges, such as admins, who use versions of the Simple Ajax Chat plugin before 20240412.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2024-2470 enable?

CVE-2024-2470 can enable stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks on affected WordPress installations.

5

Is user input affected by CVE-2024-2470?

Yes, CVE-2024-2470 is caused by the lack of sanitization and escaping of user input within the plugin.

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