CVE-2024-4849: WordPress Automatic <= 3.94.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via autoplay Parameter
The WordPress Automatic Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘autoplay’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.94.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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-2024-4849?
CVE-2024-4849 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4849?
To fix CVE-2024-4849, update the WordPress Automatic Plugin to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-4849?
Any WordPress site using the Automatic Plugin version 3.94.0 or earlier is affected by CVE-2024-4849.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-4849 enable?
CVE-2024-4849 enables authenticated attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2024-4849?
CVE-2024-4849 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'autoplay' parameter.