CVE-2024-6263: WP Lightbox 2 <= 3.0.6.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The WP Lightbox 2 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘title’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.6.6 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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress plugin: WP Lightbox 2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.0.6.6
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6263?
CVE-2024-6263 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6263?
To fix CVE-2024-6263, you should update the WP Lightbox 2 plugin to version 3.0.6.7 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6263?
CVE-2024-6263 affects all versions of the WP Lightbox 2 plugin up to and including version 3.0.6.6.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-6263?
CVE-2024-6263 can allow authenticated attackers to conduct Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks by exploiting the ‘title’ parameter.
What input validation issue is present in CVE-2024-6263?
CVE-2024-6263 has a failure in sufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the WP Lightbox 2 plugin.