CVE-2021-24177
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CVE-2021-24177 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In the default configuration of the File Manager WordPress plugin before 7.1, a Reflected XSS can occur on the endpoint /wp-admin/admin.php?page=wp_file_manager_properties when a payload is submitted on the User-Agent parameter. The payload is then reflected back on the web application response.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the default configuration of the File Manager WordPress plugin before 7.1, a Reflected XSS can occur on the endpoint /wp-admin/admin.php?page=wp_file_manager_properties when a payload is submitted on the User-Agent parameter. The payload is then reflected back on the web application response.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Filemanagerpro | File Manager | < 7.1 |
References
- https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wp-file-manager-i/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2476829/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1cf3d256-cf4b-4d1f-9ed8-e2cc6392d8d8Third Party Advisory
- https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wp-file-manager-i/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2476829/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1cf3d256-cf4b-4d1f-9ed8-e2cc6392d8d8Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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