CVE-2024-9769: Video Gallery <= 2.4.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, 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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What is the severity of CVE-2024-9769?
CVE-2024-9769 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9769?
To fix CVE-2024-9769, update the Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery plugin to version 2.4.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-9769?
All users of the Video Gallery – Best WordPress YouTube Gallery plugin versions up to and including 2.4.1 are affected by CVE-2024-9769.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-9769?
CVE-2024-9769 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How can the exploitation of CVE-2024-9769 affect my website?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-9769 can allow authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into the admin settings, potentially compromising the website's integrity.