CVE-2024-38698

WordPress SKT Skill Bar plugin <= 2.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in SKT Themes SKT Skill Bar allows Stored XSS.This issue affects SKT Skill Bar: from n/a through 2.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 2.1 or a higher version.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: SKT Themes SKT Skill Bar
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/skt-skill-bar/wordpress-skt-skill-bar-plugin-2-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38698?
CVE-2024-38698 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38698?
To fix CVE-2024-38698: Update to 2.1 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2024-38698 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38698 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-2024-38698?
CVE-2024-38698 affects SKT Themes SKT Skill Bar.
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