CVE-2024-5966: Grey Opaque <= 2.0.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Download-Button Shortcode
First published: Sat Jun 22 2024(Updated: )
The Grey Opaque theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter within the theme's Download-Button shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.1 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 | <=2.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5966?
The severity of CVE-2024-5966 is rated as high due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5966?
To fix CVE-2024-5966, update the Grey Opaque theme to version 2.0.2 or later.
What versions of the Grey Opaque theme are affected by CVE-2024-5966?
CVE-2024-5966 affects all versions of the Grey Opaque theme up to and including version 2.0.1.
What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2024-5966?
CVE-2024-5966 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What is the cause of the CVE-2024-5966 vulnerability?
CVE-2024-5966 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the theme's Download-Button shortcode.
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