CVE-2021-24304
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.23%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24304 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Newsmag WordPress theme before 5.0 does not sanitise the td_block_id parameter in its td_ajax_block AJAX action, leading to an unauthenticated Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Newsmag WordPress theme before 5.0 does not sanitise the td_block_id parameter in its td_ajax_block AJAX action, leading to an unauthenticated Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tagdiv | Newsmag | < 5.0 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bb71f2f9-76bd-43f4-a8c9-35771dd28dffExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bb71f2f9-76bd-43f4-a8c9-35771dd28dffExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24304?
The Newsmag WordPress theme before 5.0 does not sanitise the td_block_id parameter in its td_ajax_block AJAX action, leading to an unauthenticated Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-24304?
CVE-2021-24304 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24304?
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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