CVE-2024-43263: WordPress Visual Composer Starter theme <= 3.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Aug 18, 2024
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Visual Composer Visual Composer Starter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Visual Composer Starter: from n/a through 3.3.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Visual Composer Visual Composer Starter<=3.3
WordPress Visual Composer Starter<=3.3

Event History

Aug 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43263?

CVE-2024-43263 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43263?

To fix CVE-2024-43263, update Visual Composer Starter to version 3.4 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-43263?

CVE-2024-43263 allows attackers to execute stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, which can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

4

Which versions of Visual Composer are affected by CVE-2024-43263?

CVE-2024-43263 affects Visual Composer Starter versions up to and including 3.3.

5

Is CVE-2024-43263 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

CVE-2024-43263 is a client-side vulnerability that exploits improper neutralization of input during web page generation.

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