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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-31111
CVE-2024-31111:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in WordPress affecting versions prior to 6.5.5. The vulnerability was discovered in the Template Part block functionality and was reported independently by multiple security researchers (Patchstack, WordPress News).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue with a CVSS severity rating of 6.5 (Low). The security flaw specifically affects the Template Part block component in WordPress installations. Users with Contributor-level privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability (Patchstack).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow malicious actors to inject harmful scripts, including redirects, advertisements, and other HTML payloads into affected websites. These injected scripts would execute when visitors access the compromised site (Patchstack).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in WordPress version 6.5.5. Site administrators are advised to update their WordPress installations to version 6.5.5 or later to remediate this security issue (WordPress News, Patchstack).
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