CVE-2021-23174
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 83.22%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23174 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authenticated (admin+) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6) Vulnerable parameters: &post_title, &downloadable_file_version[0].. EPSS estimates a 83.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Authenticated (admin+) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6) Vulnerable parameters: &post_title, &downloadable_file_version[0].
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpchill | Download Monitor | < 4.4.7 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23174?
Authenticated (admin+) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6) Vulnerable parameters: &post_title, &downloadable_file_version[0].
How severe is CVE-2021-23174?
CVE-2021-23174 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 83.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23174?
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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