CVE-2024-7606: Front End Users <= 3.2.28 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The Front End Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'user-search' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.28 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7606?
CVE-2024-7606 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7606?
To fix CVE-2024-7606, update the Front End Users plugin to version 3.2.29 or later.
Which WordPress versions are affected by CVE-2024-7606?
CVE-2024-7606 affects all versions of the Front End Users plugin up to and including 3.2.28.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7606?
CVE-2024-7606 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What causes the CVE-2024-7606 vulnerability?
CVE-2024-7606 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes in the plugin's user-search shortcode.