CVE-2021-24316
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 6.44%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24316 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The search feature of the Mediumish WordPress theme through 1.0.47 does not properly sanitise it's 's' GET parameter before output it back the page, leading to the Cross-SIte Scripting issue.. EPSS estimates a 6.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The search feature of the Mediumish WordPress theme through 1.0.47 does not properly sanitise it's 's' GET parameter before output it back the page, leading to the Cross-SIte Scripting issue.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wowthemes | Mediumish | <= 1.0.47 |
References
- https://m0ze.ru/vulnerability/%5B2021-03-14%5D-%5BWordPress%5D-%5BCWE-79%5D-Mediumish-WordPress-Theme-v1.0.47.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/57e27de4-58f5-46aa-9b59-809705733b2eExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wowthemes.net/themes/mediumish-wordpress/Product, Vendor Advisory
- https://m0ze.ru/vulnerability/%5B2021-03-14%5D-%5BWordPress%5D-%5BCWE-79%5D-Mediumish-WordPress-Theme-v1.0.47.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/57e27de4-58f5-46aa-9b59-809705733b2eExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wowthemes.net/themes/mediumish-wordpress/Product, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24316?
The search feature of the Mediumish WordPress theme through 1.0.47 does not properly sanitise it's 's' GET parameter before output it back the page, leading to the Cross-SIte Scripting issue.
How severe is CVE-2021-24316?
CVE-2021-24316 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24316?
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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