CVE-2024-5901: SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle <= 1.62.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Image Grid widget
The SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Image Grid widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.62.2 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-5901?
CVE-2024-5901 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5901?
To fix CVE-2024-5901, update the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin to version 1.62.3 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-5901?
CVE-2024-5901 can be exploited to execute stored cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Which versions of the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle are affected by CVE-2024-5901?
All versions of the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle up to and including 1.62.2 are affected by CVE-2024-5901.
What components of the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle does CVE-2024-5901 affect?
CVE-2024-5901 specifically affects the Image Grid widget due to insufficient input sanitization.