CVE-2024-4193: Testimonial Slider <= 1.3.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Testimonial Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'testimonialcategory' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.2 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-2024-4193?
CVE-2024-4193 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4193?
To fix CVE-2024-4193, update the Testimonial Slider plugin to version 1.3.3 or higher, which contains the necessary security patches.
Which versions of the WordPress Testimonial Slider plugin are affected by CVE-2024-4193?
CVE-2024-4193 affects all versions of the Testimonial Slider plugin up to and including 1.3.2.
What type of attacks can CVE-2024-4193 facilitate?
CVE-2024-4193 can facilitate Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages.
What is the root cause of CVE-2024-4193?
The root cause of CVE-2024-4193 is insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes in the 'testimonialcategory' shortcode.