Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Contest Gallery by Contest Gallery Plugin
CVE-2024-56237

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Contest Gallery
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 January 2025

Summary

A vulnerability exists within the Contest Gallery Plugin that allows for improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue. This security flaw can potentially allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, compromising user data and session integrity. The vulnerability affects various versions of the plugin, specifically from n/a to 24.0.3, underscoring the importance of timely updates and patches to safeguard web applications from exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Contest Gallery <= 24.0.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/contest-...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

thiennv (Patchstack Alliance)
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