CVE-2021-24338
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.79%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24338 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields WordPress plugin before 2.7.27 was vulnerable to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) security vulnerability within the 'Singular Label' field parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields WordPress plugin before 2.7.27 was vulnerable to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) security vulnerability within the 'Singular Label' field parameter.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Podsfoundation | Pods | < 2.7.27 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d5b015f3-90c7-4d51-a71d-630d60965151Third Party Advisory
- https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-24338Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d5b015f3-90c7-4d51-a71d-630d60965151Third Party Advisory
- https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-24338Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24338?
The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields WordPress plugin before 2.7.27 was vulnerable to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) security vulnerability within the 'Singular Label' field parameter.
How severe is CVE-2021-24338?
CVE-2021-24338 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24338?
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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