CVE-2021-24561
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24561 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP SMS WordPress plugin before 5.4.13 does not sanitise the "wp_group_name" parameter before outputting it back in the "Groups" page, leading to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP SMS WordPress plugin before 5.4.13 does not sanitise the "wp_group_name" parameter before outputting it back in the "Groups" page, leading to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veronalabs | Wp Sms | < 5.4.13 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2570762/wp-smsRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5433ef4c-4451-4b6e-992b-69c5eccabf90Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2570762/wp-smsRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5433ef4c-4451-4b6e-992b-69c5eccabf90Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24561?
The WP SMS WordPress plugin before 5.4.13 does not sanitise the "wp_group_name" parameter before outputting it back in the "Groups" page, leading to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue
How severe is CVE-2021-24561?
CVE-2021-24561 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24561?
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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