CVE-2024-3167: Ocean Extra <= 2.2.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘twitterusername’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.2.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3167?
CVE-2024-3167 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3167?
To fix CVE-2024-3167, you should update the Ocean Extra plugin to version 2.2.7 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-3167?
CVE-2024-3167 affects all users of the Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.2.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3167?
CVE-2024-3167 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that arises from insufficient input sanitization.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-3167?
An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2024-3167 to inject malicious scripts that are executed in the context of other users' browsers.