CVE-2024-11718: Couleurcitron/tarteaucitron wp Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fxpc-qmrh-7j2h
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-11718 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Couleurcitron/tarteaucitron wp libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves tarteaucitron-wp wordpress plugin vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.3.0.

CVE-2024-11718 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-11718
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fxpc-qmrh-7j2h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Couleurcitron/tarteaucitron wp
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-11718

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Couleurcitron/tarteaucitron wp dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

couleurcitron/tarteaucitron-wp fixed: 0.3.0 
Upgrade couleurcitron/tarteaucitron-wp to 0.3.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for couleurcitron/tarteaucitron-wp

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-11718, inspect your project dependencies for Couleurcitron/tarteaucitron wp:

inspect dependencies for couleurcitron/tarteaucitron-wp

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Couleurcitron/tarteaucitron wp in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.3.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Couleurcitron/tarteaucitron wp, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The tarteaucitron-wp WordPress plugin before 0.3.0 allows author level and above users to add HTML into a post/page, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

CVE-2024-11718 Affected Couleurcitron/tarteaucitron wp Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
couleurcitron/tarteaucitron-wp
 Packagist
< 0.3.0
0.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-11718 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11718
bitbucket.org/ccitron/tarteaucitr... PACKAGE
https://bitbucket.org/ccitron/tarteaucitron-wp
wpscan.com/vulnerability/02da3... WEB
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/02da3a49-20e4-4476-a78d-4c627994a90a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-11718?
CVE-2024-11718 is a security vulnerability in Couleurcitron/tarteaucitron wp involving tarteaucitron-wp WordPress Plugin Vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Couleurcitron/tarteaucitron wp versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.3.0 across affected packages: couleurcitron/tarteaucitron-wp.
What version fixes CVE-2024-11718?
Upgrading to 0.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is couleurcitron/tarteaucitron-wp affected?
Yes, couleurcitron/tarteaucitron-wp is affected in releases prior to 0.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-11718?
CVE-2024-11718 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-11718?
CVE-2024-11718 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-11718?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for couleurcitron/tarteaucitron-wp'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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