CVE-2024-4392: Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth <= 13.3.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via wpvideo Shortcode

Published May 14, 2024
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Updated

The Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's wpvideo shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 13.3.1 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
Jetpack WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth<=13.3.1
Automattic Jetpack Wordpress<13.4

Event History

May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4392?

CVE-2024-4392 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on site security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4392?

To fix CVE-2024-4392, update the Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth plugin to version 13.3.2 or later.

3

What versions of Jetpack are affected by CVE-2024-4392?

CVE-2024-4392 affects all versions of the Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth plugin up to and including version 13.3.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4392?

CVE-2024-4392 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2024-4392 on my WordPress site?

The impact of CVE-2024-4392 could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising user data and site integrity.

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