CVE-2024-5252: Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder <= 3.19.20 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The Ultimate Addons for WPBakery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's ultimateinfotable shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.19.20 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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-2024-5252?
CVE-2024-5252 has a high severity due to the potential impact of Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5252?
To fix CVE-2024-5252, update the Ultimate Addons for WPBakery plugin to version 3.19.21 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5252?
CVE-2024-5252 affects all versions of the Ultimate Addons for WPBakery plugin up to and including 3.19.20.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5252?
CVE-2024-5252 is categorized as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-5252?
Anyone using the Ultimate Addons for WPBakery plugin for WordPress versions up to 3.19.20 is affected by CVE-2024-5252.