CVE-2024-3198: WP Font Awesome Share Icons <= 1.1.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The WP Font Awesome Share Icons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wpfaisocial' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1 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-2024-3198?
CVE-2024-3198 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3198?
To fix CVE-2024-3198, update the WP Font Awesome Share Icons plugin to the latest version, ensuring it is above version 1.1.1.
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-3198 enable?
CVE-2024-3198 can enable attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks, which may compromise user data.
Which plugin versions are affected by CVE-2024-3198?
All versions of the WP Font Awesome Share Icons plugin up to and including 1.1.1 are affected by CVE-2024-3198.
Is user input a factor in CVE-2024-3198?
Yes, the vulnerability is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes.