CVE-2024-4783: jQuery T(-) Countdown Widget <= 2.3.25 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via tminus Shortcode
The jQuery T(-) Countdown Widget plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's tminus shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.25 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. CVE-2024-37247 may be a duplicate of this issue.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-4783?
CVE-2024-4783 has a medium severity due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4783?
To fix CVE-2024-4783, update the jQuery T(-) Countdown Widget plugin to version 2.3.26 or later.
What are the affected versions of jQuery T(-) Countdown Widget in CVE-2024-4783?
All versions of jQuery T(-) Countdown Widget up to and including 2.3.25 are affected by CVE-2024-4783.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4783?
CVE-2024-4783 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What input issues lead to CVE-2024-4783?
CVE-2024-4783 results from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes in the plugin.