CVE-2024-31111: WordPress Core < 6.5.5 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Jun 25, 2024
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress: from 6.5 through 6.5.4, from 6.4 through 6.4.4, from 6.3 through 6.3.4, from 6.2 through 6.2.5, from 6.1 through 6.1.6, from 6.0 through 6.0.8, from 5.9 through 5.9.9.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Automattic WordPress>=5.9, <=6.5.4
Automattic WordPress<6.5.5

Remediation

Information

Update to safe (6.5.5, 6.4.5, 6.3.5, 6.2.6, 6.1.7, 6.0.9, 5.9.10) or higher version.

Event History

Jun 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31111?

CVE-2024-31111 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-31111?

To fix CVE-2024-31111, upgrade WordPress to version 6.5.5 or later.

3

What versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2024-31111?

CVE-2024-31111 affects WordPress versions from 5.9 up to and including 6.5.4.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2024-31111 enable?

CVE-2024-31111 enables Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks through improper input neutralization.

5

Is CVE-2024-31111 easy to exploit?

CVE-2024-31111 can be exploited by attackers with access to input fields, making it a significant risk for vulnerable sites.

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