CVE-2024-6792 WP ULike < 4.7.2.1 - Subscriber+ Stored-XSS

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via display names in WP ULike, potentially leading to session hijacking or site compromise.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-6792?

CVE-2024-6792 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown WP ULike, published on 6 Sep 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The WP ULike WordPress plugin before 4.7.2.1 does not properly sanitize user display names when rendering on a public page.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6792?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Technowich Wp Ulike.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6792?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6792 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2024-6792 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6792 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h2c8-c64m-w4qp.

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