CVE-2024-2504: XSS
First published: Tue Apr 09 2024(Updated: )
The Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'attr' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pagelayer | <=1.8.4 | |
| Pagelayer | <1.8.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c4884ba9-4448-43b0-93d3-110b719845ea?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pagelayer/trunk/main/functions.php?rev=3045444#L1207
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/pagelayer/tags/1.8.4&old=3056288&new_path=/pagelayer/tags/1.8.5&new=3056288&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2504?
CVE-2024-2504 is assessed to have a medium severity level due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2504?
To fix CVE-2024-2504, update the Pagelayer plugin to version 1.8.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-2504?
Users of the Pagelayer plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to and including 1.8.4, are affected by CVE-2024-2504.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2504?
CVE-2024-2504 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2024-2504?
The vulnerability in CVE-2024-2504 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes.
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