CVE-2024-3978

CVE-2024-3978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andrewabarber Wordpress Jitsi Shortcode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

The WordPress Jitsi Shortcode WordPress plugin through 0.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3978?
The WordPress Jitsi Shortcode WordPress plugin through 0.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
How severe is CVE-2024-3978?
CVE-2024-3978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-3978 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3978?
CVE-2024-3978 affects Andrewabarber Wordpress Jitsi Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3978?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-3978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-3978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32544.
When was CVE-2024-3978 published?
CVE-2024-3978 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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