CVE-2024-8861: ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities <= 5.9.3.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Thu Sep 26 2024(Updated: )
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.3.2 due to incorrect use of the wp_kses_allowed_html function, which allows the 'onclick' attribute for certain HTML elements without sufficient restriction or context validation. 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Metagauss ProfileGrid | <5.9.3.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2d3188c2-e5b0-4d83-8c92-ae6b409c92f9?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/trunk/includes/class-profile-magic.php#L268
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/trunk/admin/class-profile-magic-admin.php#L2065
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3157510/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8861?
CVE-2024-8861 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8861?
To mitigate CVE-2024-8861, update the ProfileGrid plugin to version 5.9.3.3 or later.
Which versions of ProfileGrid are affected by CVE-2024-8861?
CVE-2024-8861 affects all versions of the ProfileGrid plugin up to and including version 5.9.3.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8861?
CVE-2024-8861 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is the vendor responsible for CVE-2024-8861?
The vendor responsible for CVE-2024-8861 is Metagauss, the developer of the ProfileGrid plugin.
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