CVE-2024-11825
CVE-2024-11825 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Broadstreet WordPress plugin. Versions up to 1.50.3 are vulnerable due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of the 'zone' parameter. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever a user views the compromised page. While the CVSS score is 6.4, indicating a medium severity, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) of 34 suggests a lower immediate risk compared to more critical vulnerabilities. However, this vulnerability, categorized as CWE-79, can still lead to significant impact. Successful exploitation enables attackers to potentially steal sensitive information, redirect users to malicious websites, or deface the website. It is important to patch this vulnerability to avoid such potential cybersecurity risks, especially if the plugin is widely used.
Description
CVE-2024-11825 affects the Broadstreet WordPress plugin, specifically versions up to and including 1.50.3. The vulnerability allows attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages. This occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping within the plugin's 'zone' parameter.
SVRS: 34 - While the CVSS score of 6.4 suggests a moderate severity, the SVRS score of 34 indicates a relatively lower risk. This might be because the exploitation requires a degree of privilege within the WordPress environment.
Key Insights
- Authentication Required: Exploitation requires an authenticated attacker with at least Contributor-level access to the WordPress website. This limits the attack surface compared to vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated exploitation.
- Limited Impact: While the attack can inject scripts, the impact is limited to the context of the injected page. It doesn't grant full system access or allow for arbitrary code execution on the server.
- Potential for Data Theft and Manipulation: Attackers could use the vulnerability to steal sensitive data, manipulate website content, or redirect users to malicious websites.
- Widely Used Plugin: Broadstreet is a popular WordPress plugin, potentially affecting a large number of websites.
Mitigation Strategies
- Update the Broadstreet Plugin: Immediately upgrade to the latest version (1.50.4 or later) of the Broadstreet plugin to patch the vulnerability.
- Restrict User Permissions: Review and minimize user permissions within the WordPress environment, particularly for Contributor and higher roles, to limit potential impact.
- Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs): Use a WAF to filter malicious requests and prevent the injection of harmful scripts.
- Regular Vulnerability Scanning: Conduct regular vulnerability scans of the WordPress website to proactively detect and remediate any potential vulnerabilities.
Additional Information
For further details about this CVE and potential mitigations, please consult the official WordPress security advisories or contact the plugin developers directly. If users have additional queries regarding this incident, they can use the 'Ask to Analyst' feature, contact SOCRadar directly, or open a support ticket for more information if necessary.
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