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Multiple WordPress Plugins Vulnerabilities

Severity

Medium

Analysis Summary

CVE-2024-5253 CVSS:6.4

Ultimate Addons for WPBakery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the ult_team shortcode to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

CVE-2024-5251 CVSS:6.4

Ultimate Addons for WPBakery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the ultimate_pricing shortcode shortcode to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

CVE-2024-5254 CVSS:6.4

Ultimate Addons for WPBakery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the ultimate_info_banner shortcode to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

CVE-2024-5252 CVSS:6.4

Ultimate Addons for WPBakery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the ultimate_info_table shortcode to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Impact

  • Cross-Site Scripting

Indicators of Compromise

CVE

  • CVE-2024-5253
  • CVE-2024-5251
  • CVE-2024-5254
  • CVE-2024-5252

Affected Vendors

WordPress

Affected Products

  • Ultimate Addons for WPBakery plugin for WordPress 3.19.20

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Plugin, available from the WordPress Plugin Directory.

WordPress Plugin Directory

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