PT-2025-3260 · Quantumcloud+1 · Highlight

Pham Van Tam · Published 2025-01-07 · Updated 2025-01-07 · CVE-2024-56297

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.9

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Highlight versions prior to 2.0.2

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 pages. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information provided about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For versions prior to 2.0.2, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting user input to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using potentially vulnerable API endpoints until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about additional mitigation measures.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-56297

Affected Products

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References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56297 · Security Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/highlight/vulnerability/wordpress-highlight-plugin-2-0-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1876587695914254708 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/highlight/vulnerability/wordpress-highlight-plugin-2-0-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note