CVE-2024-5253: 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 ultteam 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5253?
CVE-2024-5253 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5253?
To fix CVE-2024-5253, update the Ultimate Addons for WPBakery plugin to version 3.19.21 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-5253?
All versions of the Ultimate Addons for WPBakery plugin up to and including 3.19.20 are affected by CVE-2024-5253.
What is Stored Cross-Site Scripting in the context of CVE-2024-5253?
Stored Cross-Site Scripting in CVE-2024-5253 occurs when user-supplied data is not properly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-5253?
The vendor for CVE-2024-5253 is Brainstorm Force, the developer of the Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder plugin.