CVE-2024-33696: WordPress WordPress Ad Widget plugin <= 2.20.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2024
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Broadstreet XPRESS WordPress Ad Widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress Ad Widget: from n/a through 2.20.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Broadstreet Broadstreet XPRESS WordPress Ad Widget<=2.20.0

Event History

Apr 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-33696?

CVE-2024-33696 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-33696?

To mitigate CVE-2024-33696, update the Broadstreet XPRESS WordPress Ad Widget plugin to a version newer than 2.20.0.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-33696?

CVE-2024-33696 is categorized as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for improper neutralization of user input.

4

Which versions of Broadstreet XPRESS WordPress Ad Widget are affected by CVE-2024-33696?

CVE-2024-33696 affects all versions of Broadstreet XPRESS WordPress Ad Widget from n/a up to and including version 2.20.0.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2024-33696?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2024-33696 can execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, leading to potential data theft or session hijacking.

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