Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WP MediaTagger Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2024-13101

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
WP Mediatagger
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 January 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The WP MediaTagger plugin for WordPress, up to version 4.1.1, is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to improper validation and escaping of shortcode attributes. Users with contributor roles and above can exploit this flaw, allowing them to inject malicious scripts that are executed when the shortcode is rendered on a page or post. This weakness can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of other users and compromise the security of the website.

Affected Version(s)

WP MediaTagger 0 <= 4.1.1

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-2024-13101 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/03f51b54-0ec2-40ce-a0fa-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.