CVE-2024-56237

WordPress Contest Gallery plugin <= 24.0.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Contest Gallery Contest Gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through 24.0.3.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Contest Gallery plugin to the latest available version (at least 24.0.4).

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Contest Gallery Contest Gallery
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/contest-gallery/vulnerability/wordpress-contest-gallery-plugin-24-0-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56237?
CVE-2024-56237 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56237?
To fix CVE-2024-56237: Update the WordPress Contest Gallery plugin to the latest available version (at least 24.0.4).
Is CVE-2024-56237 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56237 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-2024-56237?
CVE-2024-56237 affects Contest Gallery Contest Gallery.
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