Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Phlox Theme Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-1348

6.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 May 2024

Summary

The Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to improper input sanitization and output escaping. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with contributor access or higher to embed malicious web scripts through the custom JS parameter. As a result, these scripts execute whenever a user accesses the compromised page, potentially compromising user data and site integrity. It is imperative for users of affected versions to apply security patches and enhance input handling practices to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme * <= 2.15.5

References

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

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Craig Smith
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