CVE-2024-5575: Ditty < 3.1.43 - Author+ Stored XSS

Published Jul 13, 2024
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Updated

The Ditty WordPress plugin before 3.1.43 does not sanitise and escape some of its blocks' settings, which could allow high privilege users such as authors to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfilteredhtml is disallowed

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ditty Ditty WordPress plugin<3.1.43
metaphorcreations Ditty Wordpress<3.1.43

Event History

Jul 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5575?

CVE-2024-5575 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5575?

To address CVE-2024-5575, update the Ditty WordPress plugin to version 3.1.43 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-5575?

CVE-2024-5575 affects users of the Ditty WordPress plugin before version 3.1.43, particularly those with high privilege roles such as authors.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5575?

CVE-2024-5575 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper sanitization and escaping of block settings.

5

Can unfiltered_html be disabled in the context of CVE-2024-5575?

Yes, CVE-2024-5575 can still allow XSS attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disabled for high privilege users.

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