What is the severity of CVE-2024-38686?

CVE-2024-38686 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38686?

To fix CVE-2024-38686, users should update the Pluginic FancyPost to version 5.3.2 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerability.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-38686?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-38686 include unauthorized data exposure, defacement of web pages, and phishing attacks if exploited successfully.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-38686?

CVE-2024-38686 affects users of the Pluginic FancyPost plugin versions up to 5.3.1 on WordPress websites.

Is CVE-2024-38686 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2024-38686 reflects a common type of vulnerability (XSS), often seen in web applications that do not properly sanitize input.

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CVE-2024-38686

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6.5

CWE

20/7/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2024-38686: WordPress FancyPost plugin <= 5.3.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Sat Jul 20 2024(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pluginic FancyPost – Best Ultimate Post Block, Post Grid, Layouts, Carousel, Slider For Gutenberg & Elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects FancyPost – Best Ultimate Post Block, Post Grid, Layouts, Carousel, Slider For Gutenberg & Elementor: from n/a through 5.3.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Pluginic FancyPost	<=5.3.1
WordPress FancyPost	<=5.3.1

Remedy

Update to 5.3.2 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/post-block/wordpress-fancypost-plugin-5-3-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38686?
CVE-2024-38686 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38686?
To fix CVE-2024-38686, users should update the Pluginic FancyPost to version 5.3.2 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-38686?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-38686 include unauthorized data exposure, defacement of web pages, and phishing attacks if exploited successfully.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-38686?
CVE-2024-38686 affects users of the Pluginic FancyPost plugin versions up to 5.3.1 on WordPress websites.
Is CVE-2024-38686 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2024-38686 reflects a common type of vulnerability (XSS), often seen in web applications that do not properly sanitize input.

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