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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-11034
CVE-2024-11034:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Request a Quote for WooCommerce and Elementor plugin for WordPress (versions up to 1.4) contains an arbitrary shortcode execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-11034). The vulnerability exists in the firecontactform AJAX action, which fails to properly validate input before executing do_shortcode, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.3 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. The issue is classified as CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code) and stems from insufficient input validation in the firecontactform AJAX action before executing the do_shortcode function (Wordfence).
Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, which could lead to unauthorized access to information, potential manipulation of site content, and other security implications depending on the available shortcodes (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should update to version 1.5 or later of the Request a Quote for WooCommerce and Elementor plugin, which includes fixes for the arbitrary shortcode execution vulnerability (WordPress Plugin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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