CVE-2024-4455: YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search <= 2.4.0 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘item’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.4.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2024-4455?
CVE-2024-4455 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4455?
To fix CVE-2024-4455, update the YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search plugin to version 2.4.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-4455?
Users of the YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 2.4.0 are affected by CVE-2024-4455.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4455?
CVE-2024-4455 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-4455 be exploited by unauthenticated attackers?
Yes, CVE-2024-4455 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers due to insufficient input sanitization.