Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-3977

CVE-2024-3977:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The WordPress Jitsi Shortcode WordPress plugin through version 0.1 contains a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability was discovered on May 24, 2024, and affects the plugin's settings functionality. This security issue specifically impacts high-privilege users such as administrators, particularly in multisite WordPress setups where the unfiltered_html capability is disabled (WPScan).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from improper sanitization and escaping of settings inputs in the plugin. It has been assigned CVE-2024-3977 and is classified as CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation). The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating a network-accessible vulnerability requiring high privileges and user interaction (NVD).

Impact

When exploited, this vulnerability allows high-privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, even in environments where the unfiltered_html capability is disabled. This is particularly significant in multisite WordPress installations where additional security restrictions are typically in place (WPScan).

Mitigation and workarounds

Currently, there is no known fix available for this vulnerability in the WordPress Jitsi Shortcode plugin. Users should consider implementing additional security measures or evaluating alternative solutions until a patch is released (WPScan).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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