What is the severity of CVE-2024-56256?

CVE-2024-56256 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

How does CVE-2024-56256 affect Embed PDF Viewer?

CVE-2024-56256 allows for improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored XSS attacks in Embed PDF Viewer versions up to 2.3.1.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56256?

To fix CVE-2024-56256, update the Embed PDF Viewer plugin to version 2.3.2 or later.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-56256?

CVE-2024-56256 can be exploited to perform stored XSS attacks, where an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the web application.

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2024-56256 if I can't update?

If you cannot update to a patched version, consider disabling the Embed PDF Viewer plugin to mitigate the risk from CVE-2024-56256.

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CVE-2024-56256

medium

5.9

CWE

31/12/2024

CVE-2024-56256: WordPress Embed PDF Viewer plugin <= 2.3.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Tue Dec 31 2024(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Andy Fragen Embed PDF Viewer allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Embed PDF Viewer: from n/a through 2.3.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Embed PDF Viewer	<=2.3.1
WordPress Embed PDF Viewer	<=2.3.1

Remedy

Update the WordPress Embed PDF Viewer wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.4.0).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/embed-pdf-viewer/vulnerability/wordpress-embed-pdf-viewer-plugin-2-3-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56256?
CVE-2024-56256 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).
How does CVE-2024-56256 affect Embed PDF Viewer?
CVE-2024-56256 allows for improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored XSS attacks in Embed PDF Viewer versions up to 2.3.1.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56256?
To fix CVE-2024-56256, update the Embed PDF Viewer plugin to version 2.3.2 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-56256?
CVE-2024-56256 can be exploited to perform stored XSS attacks, where an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the web application.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2024-56256 if I can't update?
If you cannot update to a patched version, consider disabling the Embed PDF Viewer plugin to mitigate the risk from CVE-2024-56256.

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