CVE-2024-5218: Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews <= 5.2 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's file upload feature in all versions up to, and including, 5.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-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-2024-5218?
CVE-2024-5218 has been classified with a high severity rating due to the impact of stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5218?
To fix CVE-2024-5218, update the Google Reviews and Rating plugin to version 5.3 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-5218?
CVE-2024-5218 affects all versions of the Google Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews plugin for WordPress up to and including version 5.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5218?
CVE-2024-5218 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the web application.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2024-5218?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-5218 by uploading a malicious file through the plugin's upload feature, leading to potential user session hijacking.