What is the severity of CVE-2024-56242?

CVE-2024-56242 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2024-56242?

To fix CVE-2024-56242, update the Arconix Shortcodes plugin to version 2.1.15 or later.

What impact does CVE-2024-56242 have on users?

CVE-2024-56242 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser, leading to data theft or account compromise.

Which versions of Arconix Shortcodes are affected by CVE-2024-56242?

Versions of Arconix Shortcodes from n/a through 2.1.14 are affected by CVE-2024-56242.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-56242?

Yes, a patch is available by updating to Arconix Shortcodes version 2.1.15 or later.

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CVE-2024-56242

medium

6.5

CWE

2/1/2025

19/3/2025

CVE-2024-56242: WordPress Arconix Shortcodes plugin <= 2.1.14 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Thu Jan 02 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Tyche Softwares Arconix Shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Arconix Shortcodes: from n/a through 2.1.14.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tyche Softwares Arconix Shortcodes	<2.1.5
Arconix Shortcodes	<=2.1.14
Arconix Shortcodes	<=2.1.14

Remedy

Update the WordPress Arconix Shortcodes wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.1.15).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/arconix-shortcodes/vulnerability/wordpress-arconix-shortcodes-plugin-2-1-14-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56242?
CVE-2024-56242 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2024-56242?
To fix CVE-2024-56242, update the Arconix Shortcodes plugin to version 2.1.15 or later.
What impact does CVE-2024-56242 have on users?
CVE-2024-56242 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser, leading to data theft or account compromise.
Which versions of Arconix Shortcodes are affected by CVE-2024-56242?
Versions of Arconix Shortcodes from n/a through 2.1.14 are affected by CVE-2024-56242.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-56242?
Yes, a patch is available by updating to Arconix Shortcodes version 2.1.15 or later.

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