CVE-2024-5708: WPBakery <= 7.7 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The WPBakery Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘link’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, and with post permissions granted by an Administrator, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-5708?
CVE-2024-5708 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5708?
To fix CVE-2024-5708, update the WPBakery Visual Composer plugin to version 7.8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-5708?
CVE-2024-5708 affects all users of the WPBakery Visual Composer plugin up to version 7.7.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-5708 enable?
CVE-2024-5708 enables authenticated attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks.
Is input sanitization a concern with CVE-2024-5708?
Yes, insufficient input sanitization is a critical concern in CVE-2024-5708, allowing the vulnerability to be exploited.