CVE-2024-2477: wpDiscuz <= 7.6.15 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Uploaded Image Alternative Text
The wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Alternative Text' field of an uploaded image in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.15 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, 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-2024-2477?
CVE-2024-2477 has a high severity rating due to the potential for authenticated attackers to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2477?
To fix CVE-2024-2477, update the wpDiscuz plugin to version 7.6.16 or later, which addresses the input sanitization issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-2477?
CVE-2024-2477 affects all versions of the wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress up to and including version 7.6.15.
What kind of attack can be executed through CVE-2024-2477?
CVE-2024-2477 allows authenticated attackers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks via the 'Alternative Text' field.
What does insufficient input sanitization mean in the context of CVE-2024-2477?
Insufficient input sanitization in CVE-2024-2477 means that the wpDiscuz plugin fails to properly filter and clean user input before saving it, allowing potentially malicious scripts to be stored.