CVE-2024-5640: Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor (Revolution of a slider, Hero Slider, Ecommerce Slider) <= 3.14.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Pacific Widget
First published: Fri Jun 07 2024(Updated: )
The Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor (Revolution of a slider, Hero Slider, Ecommerce Slider) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ attribute within the Pacific widget in all versions up to, and including, 3.14.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Prime Slider | <3.14.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9820b52b-540a-47e8-9e5f-274ef1720ffa?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bdthemes-prime-slider-lite/tags/3.14.7/modules/pacific/widgets/pacific.php#L1462
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/bdthemes-prime-slider-lite/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3097891/#file372
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5640?
The severity of CVE-2024-5640 is rated as high due to the potential for an attacker to exploit stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5640?
To fix CVE-2024-5640, update the Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin to version 3.14.8 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5640?
CVE-2024-5640 affects all versions of the Prime Slider plugin up to and including version 3.14.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5640?
CVE-2024-5640 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who developed the affected plugin for CVE-2024-5640?
The affected plugin related to CVE-2024-5640, Prime Slider, is developed by Bdthemes.
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