CVE-2024-2736: Bold Page Builder <= 4.8.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via HTML Tags
The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via HTML Tags in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.8 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-2736?
CVE-2024-2736 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2736?
To fix CVE-2024-2736, update the Bold Page Builder plugin to version 4.8.9 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-2736?
CVE-2024-2736 affects all versions of the Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress up to and including 4.8.8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2736?
CVE-2024-2736 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Can authenticated users exploit CVE-2024-2736?
Yes, authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2024-2736 by injecting malicious HTML tags through user supplied attributes.