CVE-2024-56237: WordPress Contest Gallery plugin <= 24.0.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Jan 2, 2025
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 24.0.3.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Contest Gallery Contest Gallery<=24.0.3
WordPress Contest Gallery plugin<=24.0.3
contest-gallery Contest Gallery Wordpress<24.0.4

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Contest Gallery plugin to the latest available version (at least 24.0.4).

Event History

Jan 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56237?

CVE-2024-56237 is classified as a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Contest Gallery.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56237?

To fix CVE-2024-56237, update Contest Gallery to version 24.0.4 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-56237?

CVE-2024-56237 affects all versions of Contest Gallery up to and including 24.0.3.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-56237?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-56237 include unauthorized script execution, which can lead to data theft and user session hijacking.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-56237?

Users and administrators of the Contest Gallery plugin for WordPress versions up to 24.0.3 are impacted by CVE-2024-56237.

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