CVE-2024-30428: WordPress Contest Gallery plugin <= 24.0.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2024
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 24.0.3.

Affected Software

2 affected components
contest-gallery Contest Gallery Wordpress<24.0.4
WordPress Contest Gallery<=21.3.5

Remediation

Information

Update to 21.3.6 or a higher version.

Event History

Mar 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-30428?

CVE-2024-30428 is classified as a Reflected XSS vulnerability which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in a victim's browser.

2

What products are affected by CVE-2024-30428?

CVE-2024-30428 affects WordPress Contest Gallery versions up to and including 21.3.5.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-30428?

To fix CVE-2024-30428, update the Contest Gallery plugin to the latest version or at least beyond version 21.3.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-30428?

CVE-2024-30428 is an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, leading to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue.

5

Can CVE-2024-30428 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-30428 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted requests to the affected web application.

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