CVE-2024-33540: WordPress ColorNews theme <= 1.2.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2024
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ThemeGrill ColorNews allows Stored XSS.This issue affects ColorNews: from n/a through 1.2.6.

Affected Software

1 affected component
themegrill ColorNews<=1.2.6

Remediation

Information

Update to 1.2.7 or a higher version.

Event History

Apr 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:20 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-33540?

CVE-2024-33540 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-33540?

To fix CVE-2024-33540, update ThemeGrill ColorNews to version 1.2.7 or later.

3

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-33540?

Exploiting CVE-2024-33540 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the pages viewed by users, compromising user data and security.

4

Which versions of ColorNews are affected by CVE-2024-33540?

CVE-2024-33540 affects ThemeGrill ColorNews from any version up to and including 1.2.6.

5

Is CVE-2024-33540 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2024-33540 is a type of Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which is commonly found in web applications and can pose significant security risks.

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