CVE-2021-24211
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CVE-2021-24211 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress Related Posts plugin through 3.6.4 contains an authenticated (admin+) stored XSS vulnerability in the title field on the settings page. By exploiting that an attacker will be able to execute JavaScript code in the user's browser.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WordPress Related Posts plugin through 3.6.4 contains an authenticated (admin+) stored XSS vulnerability in the title field on the settings page. By exploiting that an attacker will be able to execute JavaScript code in the user's browser.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sovrn | Wordpress Related Posts | <= 3.6.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/37e0a033-3dee-476d-ae86-68354e8f0b1cExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/37e0a033-3dee-476d-ae86-68354e8f0b1cExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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