CVE-2024-4411: Mihdan: Yandex Turbo Feed <= 1.6.5.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The Mihdan: Yandex Turbo Feed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.5.1 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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
wordpress/Mihdan: Yandex Turbo Feedto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.5.1 - Compensating control
Restrict access so that only trusted users can create/edit content where the Mihdan: Yandex Turbo Feed shortcode is used, since the issue affects authenticated attackers with contributor-level access and above.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4411?
CVE-2024-4411 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on security via Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4411?
To fix CVE-2024-4411, update the Yandex Turbo Feed plugin to version 1.6.5.2 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-4411?
CVE-2024-4411 affects users of the Yandex Turbo Feed WordPress plugin in all versions up to and including 1.6.5.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4411?
CVE-2024-4411 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2024-4411?
CVE-2024-4411 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes in the plugin.