CVE-2021-24558
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CVE-2021-24558 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The pspin_duplicate_post_save_as_new_post function of the Project Status WordPress plugin through 1.6 does not sanitise, validate or escape the post GET parameter passed to it before outputting it in an error message when the related post does not exist, leading to a reflected XSS issue. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The pspin_duplicate_post_save_as_new_post function of the Project Status WordPress plugin through 1.6 does not sanitise, validate or escape the post GET parameter passed to it before outputting it in an error message when the related post does not exist, leading to a reflected XSS issue
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7designs | Project Status | <= 1.6 |
References
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-project-status/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca5f2152-fcfd-492d-a552-f9604011beffExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-project-status/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca5f2152-fcfd-492d-a552-f9604011beffExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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