CVE-2021-24481
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.61%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24481 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Any Hostname WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not sanitise or escape its "Allowed hosts" setting, leading to an authenticated stored XSS issue as high privilege users are able to set XSS payloads in it. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Any Hostname WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not sanitise or escape its "Allowed hosts" setting, leading to an authenticated stored XSS issue as high privilege users are able to set XSS payloads in it
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Any Hostname Project | Any Hostname | <= 1.0.6 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a4c352de-9815-4dfe-ac51-65b5bfb37438Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a4c352de-9815-4dfe-ac51-65b5bfb37438Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24481?
The Any Hostname WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not sanitise or escape its "Allowed hosts" setting, leading to an authenticated stored XSS issue as high privilege users are able to set XSS payloads in it
How severe is CVE-2021-24481?
CVE-2021-24481 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24481?
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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