CVE-2024-30520
CVE-2024-30520: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the Carousel Anything For WPBakery Page Builder plugin. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially compromising user accounts and sensitive data. Specifically, versions up to and including 2.1 are affected. With a SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) of 30, while not critical, this vulnerability should still be addressed to prevent potential exploitation. Although the CVSS score is 0, the potential for stored XSS attacks makes CVE-2024-30520 a noteworthy security concern. Successful exploitation could lead to website defacement, redirection of users to malicious sites, or theft of user credentials. Organizations using the Carousel Anything plugin should update to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk. The vulnerability resides in the improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79).
Description
CVE-2024-30520 is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Carousel Anything For WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into a vulnerable website, which could lead to account takeover, data theft, or other malicious activities. The SVRS for this vulnerability is 42, indicating a moderate level of risk.
Key Insights
- Exploit Status: Active exploits have been published for this vulnerability.
- CISA Warnings: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned of this vulnerability, calling for immediate and necessary measures.
- In the Wild: This vulnerability is actively exploited by hackers.
- Threat Actors/APT Groups: No specific threat actors or APT groups have been identified as actively exploiting this vulnerability.
Mitigation Strategies
- Update the Carousel Anything For WPBakery Page Builder plugin to the latest version (2.2).
- Implement input validation and sanitization measures to prevent malicious scripts from being injected into the website.
- Use a web application firewall (WAF) to block malicious requests.
- Regularly scan the website for vulnerabilities and patch any that are found.
Additional Information
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