CVE-2024-3490: WP Recipe Maker <= 9.3.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via wprm-recipe-roundup-item Shortcode
The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's wprm-recipe-roundup-item shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 9.3.1 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-2024-3490?
CVE-2024-3490 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3490?
To fix CVE-2024-3490, update the WP Recipe Maker plugin to version 9.4.0 or later.
What versions of WP Recipe Maker are affected by CVE-2024-3490?
CVE-2024-3490 affects all versions of WP Recipe Maker up to and including 9.3.1.
What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2024-3490?
CVE-2024-3490 allows for stored cross-site scripting attacks through the plugin's shortcode.
What components are vulnerable in CVE-2024-3490?
The vulnerability in CVE-2024-3490 is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes.