PT-2024-23148 · WordPress · Wpwax Post Grid

Lvt-Tholv2K · Published 2024-03-27 · Updated 2024-03-27 · CVE-2024-29925

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 wpWax Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate versions 1.6.6 and earlier

Description The issue is related to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, also known as Cross-site Scripting, which allows Stored XSS. This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not available. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For versions 1.6.6 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.6.6 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the vulnerable components of the wpWax Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate plugin until a patch is available. Restrict access to the plugin's functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the plugin's features that allow user input until the issue is resolved.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-29925

Affected Products

Wpwax Post Grid

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-29925 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29925 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/74818 · Telegram Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/post-grid-carousel-ultimate/wordpress-post-grid-slider-carousel-ultimate-plugin-1-6-6-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1772891242113958361 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1772935421112062405 · Twitter Post