CVE-2024-6011: Cost Calculator Builder <= 3.2.12 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Cost Calculator Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘textarea.description’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.12 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress Cost Calculator Builder pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.2.12 - Configuration
Update the plugin to remediate stored XSS caused by the textarea.description parameter; ensure textarea.description is properly sanitized on save and escaped on output.
WordPress Cost Calculator Builder plugin textarea.description (input sanitization/output escaping) = Sanitize input and escape output for textarea.description before rendering
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6011?
CVE-2024-6011 has a medium severity level due to its potential to enable stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6011?
To fix CVE-2024-6011, upgrade the Cost Calculator Builder plugin to version 3.2.13 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6011?
All users of the Cost Calculator Builder plugin for WordPress up to and including version 3.2.12 are affected by CVE-2024-6011.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6011?
CVE-2024-6011 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-6011 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2024-6011 requires authentication to exploit the vulnerability.