CVE-2024-4002: Carousel, Slider, Gallery by WP Carousel < 2.6.9 - Editor+ Stored XSS
The Carousel, Slider, Gallery by WP Carousel WordPress plugin before 2.6.9 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)
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-4002?
CVE-2024-4002 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks by high privilege users.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4002?
To fix CVE-2024-4002, update the Carousel, Slider, Gallery by WP Carousel plugin to version 2.6.9 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-4002?
CVE-2024-4002 affects users relying on the Carousel, Slider, Gallery by WP Carousel WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.6.9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4002?
CVE-2024-4002 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can guest users exploit CVE-2024-4002?
No, CVE-2024-4002 requires high privilege users such as admin to exploit the vulnerability.