CVE-2024-5576: Tutor LMS Elementor Addons <= 2.1.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Course Carousel Widget
The Tutor LMS Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'coursecarouselskin' attribute within the plugin's Course Carousel widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.4 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-2024-5576?
CVE-2024-5576 is a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5576?
To fix CVE-2024-5576, update the Tutor LMS Elementor Addons plugin to version 2.1.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-5576?
CVE-2024-5576 affects all versions of the Tutor LMS Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress up to and including version 2.1.4.
What specific vulnerability does CVE-2024-5576 describe?
CVE-2024-5576 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that occurs via the 'course_carousel_skin' attribute in the Course Carousel widget.
What happens if I don’t address CVE-2024-5576?
If CVE-2024-5576 is left unaddressed, attackers could exploit the vulnerability to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising site security.