CVE-2024-0974 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Social Media Widget WordPress plugin prior to version 4.0.9. This flaw allows high-privilege users, such as administrators, to inject malicious scripts due to insufficient sanitization of plugin settings, even in environments where unfiltered_html is restricted. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.8 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack requiring high privileges and user interaction, with potential for low impact on confidentiality and integrity. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 4.0.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bmwebproperties:social_media_widget:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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