Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Serious Slider Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2024-11108

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Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Serious Slider
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2024

Badges

πŸ‘Ύ Exploit Exists🟑 Public PoC

Summary

CVE-2024-11108 is a critical Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the Serious Slider WordPress plugin prior to version 1.2.7. The flaw arises due to improper validation and escaping of certain shortcode attributes, allowing users with contributor permissions and higher to inject malicious scripts into web pages. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and manipulation of site content, compromising the integrity and security of affected WordPress installations.

Affected Version(s)

Serious Slider 0 < 1.2.7

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.

References

Timeline

  • 🟑

    Public PoC available

  • πŸ‘Ύ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

WPScan
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