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The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-53753 affects the CultBooking Hotel Booking Engine plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to and including 2.1. This security flaw enables malicious actors to exploit a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. By leveraging this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate user interactions within the application to inject and execute malicious scripts, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.
Overview
The vulnerability in the CultBooking Hotel Booking Engine plugin allows for a CSRF attack that can lead to Stored XSS exploitation. This issue impacts versions of the plugin up to and including 2.1. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1, indicating a high severity level. The attack complexity is rated as low, with no privileges required for exploitation. User interaction is required for successful exploitation, and the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated as low.
Remediation
To mitigate the CVE-2024-53753 vulnerability in the CultBooking Hotel Booking Engine plugin, users are advised to take the following remediation steps:
- Update to the latest version: Users should update the CultBooking Hotel Booking Engine plugin to a version that includes a patch addressing the CSRF to Stored XSS vulnerability.
- Monitor for suspicious activity: Website administrators should monitor their systems for any signs of unauthorized access or malicious behavior that could indicate exploitation of the vulnerability.
- Implement security best practices: Employ security measures such as input validation, output encoding, and CSRF protection to reduce the risk of similar vulnerabilities in the future.
References
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
