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The vulnerability is present in the 'get_slider' function of the XO Slider plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages. These scripts will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. The issue has been assigned the CVE ID CVE-2024-8324.
Overview
The vulnerability is of the type Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4, indicating a medium severity. The vulnerability can be exploited over the network with low complexity and requires low privileges. The scope of the vulnerability is changed, and it has a low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability.
Remediation
Users of the XO Slider plugin for WordPress are advised to update to a version later than 3.8.6, which is not affected by this vulnerability. If an update is not possible, users should consider disabling the plugin or implementing other security measures to mitigate the risk.
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
