CVE-2024-3998: Betheme | Responsive Multipurpose WordPress & WooCommerce Theme <= 27.5.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The Betheme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via several of the plugin's shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 27.5.6 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-2024-3998?
CVE-2024-3998 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3998?
To fix CVE-2024-3998, update the Betheme theme for WordPress to version 27.5.7 or later.
Which versions of Betheme are affected by CVE-2024-3998?
CVE-2024-3998 affects all versions of the Betheme theme for WordPress up to and including version 27.5.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3998?
CVE-2024-3998 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What can attackers do with CVE-2024-3998?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-3998 to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the user's browser.