Max Buttons is a widely used WordPress plugin that allows users to create customizable buttons for their website. However, a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-8968, has been identified in the plugin. This flaw allows attackers with editor-level access to inject malicious JavaScript into the “Text color” field when creating a new button, which can be stored and executed when the settings are accessed. The injected script can lead to account takeover and the creation of a backdoor, allowing attackers to gain admin access to the site. With over 100,000 active installations, this vulnerability presents a serious security risk to WordPress websites using Max Buttons.
CVE-2024-8968 – Max Buttons – Stored XSS to Admin Account Creation – POC
