CVE-2021-24437
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CVE-2021-24437 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator WordPress plugin through 1.3.20 does not sanitise or escape one of its parameter before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) which is executed in the context of a logged administrator.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator WordPress plugin through 1.3.20 does not sanitise or escape one of its parameter before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) which is executed in the context of a logged administrator.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Realfavicongenerator | Favicon By Realfavicongenerator | < 1.3.22 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ed9d26be-cc96-4274-a05b-0b7ad9d8cfd9Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ed9d26be-cc96-4274-a05b-0b7ad9d8cfd9Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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