Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in SiteOrigin Page Builder Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-12240

6.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 January 2025

Summary

The Page Builder by SiteOrigin plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping on the row label parameter. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access and above to insert arbitrary scripts into pages. These malicious scripts will execute when another user accesses the compromised page, potentially compromising user data and security. It is crucial for users to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/siteorigin-pan...
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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