CVE-2021-23209
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23209 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple Authenticated (admin user role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities discovered in AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.0.77.32).. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple Authenticated (admin user role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities discovered in AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.0.77.32).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ampforwp | Accelerated Mobile Pages | <= 1.0.77.32 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23209?
Multiple Authenticated (admin user role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities discovered in AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.0.77.32).
How severe is CVE-2021-23209?
CVE-2021-23209 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23209?
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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