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The Swift Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via several of the plugin's shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.31. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes. This allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Overview
The vulnerability was discovered by Francesco Carlucci and was disclosed on May 3, 2024. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-79, which refers to the improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to cross-site scripting.
Remediation
As of the date of the report, no official remediation has been provided by the vendor. Users are advised to monitor the official Swift Ideas website and the Wordfence threat intelligence page for updates regarding this vulnerability. It is also recommended to limit contributor-level access to trusted individuals and to regularly update all WordPress plugins to their latest versions.
References
- Wordfence Threat Intelligence: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/57103f8e-0874-4e56-8571-254607ada21c?source=cve
- Swift Ideas Official Website: https://swiftideas.com/swift-framework/
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
