In the digital landscape, vulnerabilities in software can lead to significant security risks. One such vulnerability, CVE-2024-3703, has been discovered in the Carousel Slider plugin for WordPress. This particular vulnerability, categorized as a Stored XSS (Cross-Site Scripting), can enable malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on behalf of contributors, potentially leading to account takeover and other malicious activities. This article delves into the discovery, exploitation, potential risks, and recommendations associated with this vulnerability. (if an attacker has previously hijacked an administrator or editor account, he can plant a backdoor to regain access back)
CVE-2024-3703 – Carousel Slider – Editor+ Stored XSS – POC
