CVE-2021-24423
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CVE-2021-24423 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.59 does not sanitise its updraft_service settings, allowing high privilege users to set malicious JavaScript payload in it and leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.59 does not sanitise its updraft_service settings, allowing high privilege users to set malicious JavaScript payload in it and leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Updraftplus | Updraftplus | < 1.16.59 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/541974d6-2df8-4497-9aee-afd3b9024102Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/541974d6-2df8-4497-9aee-afd3b9024102Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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