Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in ibnuyahya Category Post Shortcode for WordPress
CVE-2024-56021

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
1 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-56021?

The ibnuyahya Category Post Shortcode contains a vulnerability that allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically leading to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, resulting in the potential for exploitation through stored XSS attacks. The issue affects versions ranging from the initial release up to version 2.4, posing significant risks to the security of web applications utilizing this plugin.

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Affected Version(s)

Category Post Shortcode <= 2.4

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

Credit

0xd4rk5id3 (Patchstack Alliance)
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