CVE-2024-4383: Simple Membership <= 4.4.5 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The Simple Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'swpmpaypalsubscriptioncancellink' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.5 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-2024-4383?
CVE-2024-4383 is classified as a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting the Simple Membership plugin for WordPress.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4383?
To fix CVE-2024-4383, upgrade the Simple Membership plugin to version 4.4.6 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4383?
CVE-2024-4383 affects all versions of the Simple Membership plugin for WordPress up to and including version 4.4.5.
What is the risk of CVE-2024-4383?
The risk of CVE-2024-4383 includes potential unauthorized access and manipulation of user data through stored XSS attacks.
Is user input sanitized in CVE-2024-4383?
No, CVE-2024-4383 is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes.