CVE-2024-4377: DOP Shortcodes <= 1.2 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Published Jun 21, 2024
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Updated

The DOP Shortcodes WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dotonpaper Dot On Paper Shortcodes Wordpress<=1.2

Event History

Jun 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4377?

CVE-2024-4377 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4377?

To fix CVE-2024-4377, you should update the DOP Shortcodes WordPress plugin to version 1.2 or newer.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-4377?

CVE-2024-4377 affects users with contributor roles or higher who can embed shortcodes in WordPress pages or posts.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4377?

CVE-2024-4377 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What versions of the DOP Shortcodes plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2024-4377?

Versions of the DOP Shortcodes plugin prior to 1.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-4377.

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