CVE-2021-24578
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24578 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The SportsPress WordPress plugin before 2.7.9 does not sanitise and escape its match_day parameter before outputting back in the Events backend page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The SportsPress WordPress plugin before 2.7.9 does not sanitise and escape its match_day parameter before outputting back in the Events backend page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Themeboy | Sportspress | < 2.7.9 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/69351798-c790-42d4-9485-1813cd325769Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/69351798-c790-42d4-9485-1813cd325769Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24578?
The SportsPress WordPress plugin before 2.7.9 does not sanitise and escape its match_day parameter before outputting back in the Events backend page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
How severe is CVE-2021-24578?
CVE-2021-24578 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24578?
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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