CVE-2024-5531: Ocean Extra <= 2.2.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Flickr Widget
The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Flickr widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8 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-2024-5531?
CVE-2024-5531 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting on affected WordPress sites.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5531?
To fix CVE-2024-5531, update the Ocean Extra plugin to the latest version beyond 2.2.8, which addresses the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-5531?
CVE-2024-5531 affects all versions of the Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress up to and including 2.2.8.
What kind of attack can CVE-2024-5531 enable?
CVE-2024-5531 can enable authenticated attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' sessions.
What components of the plugin are vulnerable in CVE-2024-5531?
CVE-2024-5531 is specifically vulnerable due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the Flickr widget.