PT-2024-22185 · Unknown · Wen Responsive Columns

Lvt-Tholv2K · Published 2024-03-21 · Updated 2024-04-11 · CVE-2024-27988

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions WEN Responsive Columns versions 1.3.2 and earlier

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows for stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially affecting users who access the compromised page. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified.

Recommendations For versions 1.3.2 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.3.2 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting user input to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using potentially vulnerable features in WEN Responsive Columns until the issue is resolved.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-27988

Affected Products

Wen Responsive Columns

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27988 · Security Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wen-responsive-columns/wordpress-wen-responsive-columns-plugin-1-3-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1770834622466695470 · Twitter Post