CVE-2024-4362: SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle <= 1.60.0 - - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'siteorigin_widget' Shortcode

Published May 22, 2024
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Updated

The SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'siteoriginwidget' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.60.0 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle<=1.60.0
SiteOrigin SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle WordPress<1.58.8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade wordpress/siteorigin-widgets-bundle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.60.0

Event History

May 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4362?

CVE-2024-4362 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4362?

To fix CVE-2024-4362, update the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin to the latest version beyond 1.60.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-4362?

All users of the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress in versions up to and including 1.60.0 are affected by CVE-2024-4362.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4362?

CVE-2024-4362 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2024-4362?

As of now, there are no specific public exploits reported for CVE-2024-4362, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk.

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