CVE-2024-37474: WordPress Newspack Ads plugin <= 1.47.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Jul 4, 2024
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Updated

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Automattic Newspack Ads allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Newspack Ads: from n/a through 1.47.1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Automattic Newspack Ads Wordpress<1.47.2

Remediation

Information

Update to 1.47.2 or a higher version.

Event History

Jul 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:11 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37474?

CVE-2024-37474 has a high severity rating due to the potential for stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-37474?

To fix CVE-2024-37474, update the Automattic Newspack Ads plugin to version 1.47.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Newspack Ads are affected by CVE-2024-37474?

CVE-2024-37474 affects versions of Newspack Ads from n/a through 1.47.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-37474?

CVE-2024-37474 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, specifically a stored XSS issue.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2024-37474?

Any users utilizing the affected versions of the Automattic Newspack Ads plugin in WordPress are vulnerable to CVE-2024-37474.

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