CWE
79
EPSS
0.045%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-5802: URL Shortener by MyThemeShop <= 1.0.17 - Admin+ Stored XSS

First published: Tue Jul 09 2024(Updated: )

The URL Shortener by Myhop WordPress plugin through 1.0.17 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mythemeshop Url Shortener<=1.0.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-5802?

    CVE-2024-5802 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for Cross-Site Scripting attacks by high privilege users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-5802?

    To fix CVE-2024-5802, update the URL Shortener by Myhop WordPress plugin to version 1.0.18 or later to ensure proper sanitization of settings.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5802?

    CVE-2024-5802 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that affects the URL Shortener by Myhop WordPress plugin.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-5802?

    CVE-2024-5802 affects high privilege users, such as administrators, using the vulnerable version of the URL Shortener by Myhop plugin.

  • Can CVE-2024-5802 be exploited without admin access?

    No, CVE-2024-5802 requires high privilege access, such as an admin account, to exploit the vulnerability.

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