CVE-2024-37101: WordPress WP Post Author plugin <= 3.6.7 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through 3.6.7.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-37101?
CVE-2024-37101 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing stored cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2024-37101?
To fix CVE-2024-37101, upgrade the WP Post Author plugin to version 3.6.8 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerability.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-37101?
CVE-2024-37101 affects all versions of the WP Post Author plugin from n/a up to 3.6.7.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2024-37101 enable?
CVE-2024-37101 enables attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by improperly neutralizing input during web page generation.
Who should be concerned about CVE-2024-37101?
Website administrators using the WP Post Author plugin versions prior to 3.6.8 should be particularly concerned about CVE-2024-37101.