CVE-2024-27997

WordPress Visual Composer plugin <= 45.6.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Visualcomposer Visual Composer Website Builder allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Visual Composer Website Builder: from n/a through 45.6.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 45.7.0 or a higher version.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Visualcomposer Visual Composer Website Builder
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/visualcomposer/wordpress-visual-composer-website-builder-landing-page-builder-custom-theme-builder-maintenance-mode-coming-soon-pages-plugin-45-6-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27997?
CVE-2024-27997 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27997?
To fix CVE-2024-27997: Update to 45.7.0 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2024-27997 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-27997 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-27997?
CVE-2024-27997 affects Visualcomposer Visual Composer Website Builder.
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