CVE-2024-4470: Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider <= 3.9.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'msslideinfo' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied 'tagname' attribute. 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-2024-4470?
CVE-2024-4470 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4470?
To fix CVE-2024-4470, update the Master Slider plugin to version 3.9.10 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-4470?
CVE-2024-4470 affects all versions of the Master Slider plugin up to and including 3.9.9.
What is Stored Cross-Site Scripting in relation to CVE-2024-4470?
Stored Cross-Site Scripting in CVE-2024-4470 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can execute when users view compromised content.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-4470?
Website owners using the vulnerable version of the Master Slider plugin on their WordPress sites are primarily impacted by CVE-2024-4470.