Buttons Shortcode and Widget <= 1.16 - Stored XSS via shortcode
CVE-2024-0711

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Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Buttons Shortcode And Widget
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 March 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Buttons Shortcode and Widget WordPress plugin, up to version 1.16, has a vulnerability due to improper validation and escaping of shortcode attributes. This oversight could allow users with contributor roles and above to inject malicious scripts into pages or posts where the shortcode is used, leading to potential Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Attackers could leverage this flaw to execute scripts in the context of the site, which could compromise user data and site functionality. Website administrators must act swiftly to secure their installations against this vulnerability by ensuring proper sanitization measures are in place.

Affected Version(s)

Buttons Shortcode and Widget 0 <= 1.16

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-0711 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8e286c04-ef32-4af0-be78-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dmitrii Ignatyev
WPScan
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