Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in The Pods WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-9883

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Pods
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 November 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Pods WordPress plugin prior to version 3.2.7.1 contains a vulnerability that arises from inadequate sanitization and escaping of certain settings. This flaw permits users with high privileges, such as administrators, to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This is particularly concerning in environments where the unfiltered_html capability is disabled, such as in multisite configurations, making it essential for those using this plugin to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Pods 0 < 3.2.7.1

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-2024-9883 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ea4b277e-ef47-4e38-bd82-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dmitrii Ignatyev
WPScan
.