CVE-2024-12207
No known patch is available for this vulnerability.
The affected plugin has been removed from the WordPress.org directory (reason: Security Issue), and no patched version is being distributed through the official directory. If you have the affected software installed, you should uninstall or replace it rather than wait for an update.
Description
The Toggles Shortcode and Widget plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘content’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.14 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
AI Insight
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Stored XSS in Toggles Shortcode and Widget plugin (≤1.14) allows admin-level attackers to inject scripts on multisite or unfiltered_html-disabled WordPress installations.
Vulnerability
The Toggles Shortcode and Widget plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.14 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the ‘content’ parameter due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled. The plugin has been closed and removed from the WordPress.org plugin directory as of December 30, 2024 due to a security issue [1].
Exploitation
An authenticated attacker with administrator-level access can inject arbitrary web scripts via the ‘content’ parameter. The injected script will execute whenever a user accesses the affected page. The vulnerability is only exploitable on multi-site installations or where unfiltered_html has been disabled, limiting the attack surface.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, leading to potential information disclosure, session hijacking, or defacement. The attacker gains the ability to perform actions on behalf of the victim within the WordPress admin interface.
Mitigation
No patched version is available as the plugin has been closed and removed from the WordPress.org plugin directory [1]. Users should uninstall the plugin immediately. There is no known workaround. The plugin is not listed on the CISA KEV as of the publication date.
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Affected products
2<=1.14+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <=1.14
- (no CPE)range: <=1.14
Patches
0toggles-shortcode-and-widgetThis plugin has been removed from the WordPress.org directory on 2024-12-30 (reason: Security Issue). No patched version is being distributed through the official directory. Users who have it installed should uninstall it.
Source: api.wordpress.org · directory page
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