CVE-2024-8189: WP MultiTasking - WP Utilities <= 0.1.17 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The WP MultiTasking – WP Utilities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘wpmtmenuname’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.17 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8189?
CVE-2024-8189 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8189?
To mitigate CVE-2024-8189, update the WP MultiTasking – WP Utilities plugin to version 0.1.18 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-8189?
The impacts of CVE-2024-8189 can include unauthorized access to sensitive information and manipulation of website content through executed scripts.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-8189?
All WordPress installations using the WP MultiTasking – WP Utilities plugin up to version 0.1.17 are affected by CVE-2024-8189.
What is the nature of CVE-2024-8189?
CVE-2024-8189 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the plugin.