CVE-2024-3939: Ditty < 3.1.36 - Author+ Stored XSS

Published May 27, 2024
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Updated

The Ditty WordPress plugin before 3.1.36 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ditty Ditty WordPress plugin<3.1.36
metaphorcreations Ditty Wordpress<3.1.36

Event History

May 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3939?

CVE-2024-3939 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to permit Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks by high privilege users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3939?

To fix CVE-2024-3939, update the Ditty WordPress plugin to version 3.1.36 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-3939?

CVE-2024-3939 affects users of the Ditty WordPress plugin prior to version 3.1.36, especially those with admin privileges.

4

What kind of attacks does CVE-2024-3939 allow?

CVE-2024-3939 allows high privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

5

Can multisite installations be impacted by CVE-2024-3939?

Yes, multisite installations can be impacted by CVE-2024-3939 even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

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