CVE-2024-6887: Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress < 1.12.16 - Editor+ Stored XSS
The Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress WordPress plugin before 1.12.16 does not sanitise and escape some of its Giveaways settings, which could allow high privilege users such as editor and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-6887?
CVE-2024-6887 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6887?
To remediate CVE-2024-6887, update the Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress plugin to version 1.12.16 or later.
What types of users are affected by CVE-2024-6887?
CVE-2024-6887 primarily affects high-privilege users such as editors and above who can exploit the vulnerability.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-6887?
CVE-2024-6887 involves insufficient sanitization and escaping of certain giveaway settings, leading to potential stored Cross-Site Scripting.
Is CVE-2024-6887 related to WordPress security?
Yes, CVE-2024-6887 highlights a security flaw within a WordPress plugin which could impact the overall security of WordPress sites.