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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-6026
CVE-2024-6026:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Slider by 10Web WordPress plugin before version 1.2.56 contains a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability was discovered in June 2024 and affects the plugin's Slide options functionality (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper sanitization and escaping of Slide options in the plugin. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows authenticated users with access to the Sliders and the ability to add images (Editor+ role) to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. By default, the access is restricted to Administrator roles, though this can be modified through the plugin's options (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.2.56 of the Slider by 10Web WordPress plugin. Users are advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the security risk (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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