CVE-2024-4417: Falang multilanguage for WordPress <= 1.3.49 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Falang multilanguage for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.49 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-4417?
The severity of CVE-2024-4417 is rated as high due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4417?
To fix CVE-2024-4417, update the Falang multilanguage for WordPress plugin to version 1.3.50 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-4417?
All users of the Falang multilanguage for WordPress plugin in versions up to and including 1.3.49 are affected by CVE-2024-4417.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4417?
CVE-2024-4417 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of input.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-4417?
Authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2024-4417 to inject malicious scripts via the plugin's admin settings.