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CVE-2024-12042

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.32%

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CVE-2024-12042 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the profile picture upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 4.16.4 due to insufficient file type validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload HTML files with arbitrary web scripts that will execute whenever a user accesses the file.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the profile picture upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 4.16.4 due to insufficient file type validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload HTML files with arbitrary web scripts that will execute whenever a user accesses the file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.32%

23.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
InspireuiMstore Api< 4.16.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12042?
The MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the profile picture upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 4.16.4 due to insufficient file type validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload HTML files with arbitrary web scripts that will execute whenever a user accesses the file.
How severe is CVE-2024-12042?
CVE-2024-12042 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12042?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST