CVE-2024-6393: NextGEN Gallery < 3.59.5 - Admin+ Stored XSS
The Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and WordPress plugin before 3.59.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its Images settings, which could allow high privilege users such as Admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6393?
CVE-2024-6393 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks by high privilege users.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6393?
To fix CVE-2024-6393, update the affected WordPress plugin or NextGEN Gallery to version 3.59.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6393?
CVE-2024-6393 affects users of the Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing, and WordPress plugins before version 3.59.5.
What kind of attacks can be performed using CVE-2024-6393?
CVE-2024-6393 can be exploited to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-6393?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-6393; the recommended action is to update to the secure version.