CVE-2024-5628: Avada | Website Builder For WordPress & eCommerce <= 3.11.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via fusion_button Shortcode
The Avada | Website Builder For WordPress & eCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's fusionbutton shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.11.9 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. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially fixed in 3.11.9. Additional hardening for alternate attack vectors was added to version 3.11.10.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-5628?
CVE-2024-5628 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploiting stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5628?
To fix CVE-2024-5628, update the Avada plugin to version 3.11.10 or later.
Which versions of Avada are affected by CVE-2024-5628?
CVE-2024-5628 affects all versions of the Avada plugin up to and including 3.11.9.
What type of attack can CVE-2024-5628 be used for?
CVE-2024-5628 can be exploited to perform stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Is input sanitization a concern in CVE-2024-5628?
Yes, CVE-2024-5628 highlights insufficient input sanitization in the Avada plugin's fusion_button shortcode.