CVE-2024-2840

Description

The Enhanced Media Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via media upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.9 due to the plugin allowing 'dfxp' files to be uploaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

5.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.08%

Affected: webbistro Enhanced Media Library

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/15b30ecb-e3ce-4092-841b-3a1b2553596a?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/enhanced-media-library/tags/2.8.9&new_path=/enhanced-media-library/tags/2.8.10&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2840?: CVE-2024-2840 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-2840?: To fix CVE-2024-2840, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-2840 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-2840 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-2024-2840?: CVE-2024-2840 affects webbistro Enhanced Media Library.

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