CVE-2024-5259: MultiVendorX Marketplace – WooCommerce MultiVendor Marketplace Solution <= 4.1.11 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via hover_animation Parameter
First published: Thu Jun 06 2024(Updated: )
The MultiVendorX Marketplace – WooCommerce MultiVendor Marketplace Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘hover_animation’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.11 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MultiVendorX | <4.1.12 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/59a349f2-048d-49a5-92ea-c19f1d1cd45e?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dc-woocommerce-multi-vendor/trunk/packages/mvx-elementor/widgets/class-mvx-widget-storesocial.php#L150
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/dc-woocommerce-multi-vendor/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3097002/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5259?
CVE-2024-5259 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5259?
To fix CVE-2024-5259, you should update the MultiVendorX Marketplace plugin to version 4.1.12 or higher.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-5259?
All versions of the MultiVendorX Marketplace plugin up to and including 4.1.11 are affected by CVE-2024-5259.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5259?
CVE-2024-5259 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization.
Can CVE-2024-5259 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-5259 can be exploited remotely, which allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the user’s browser.
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