CVE-2021-24665
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.62%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24665 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Video Lightbox WordPress plugin before 1.9.3 does not escape the attributes of its shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP Video Lightbox WordPress plugin before 1.9.3 does not escape the attributes of its shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tipsandtricks-Hq | Wp Video Lightbox | < 1.9.3 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/42a8947f-2ae5-4f12-bd3d-ab3716501df5Third Party Advisory
- https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-059Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/42a8947f-2ae5-4f12-bd3d-ab3716501df5Third Party Advisory
- https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-059Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24665?
The WP Video Lightbox WordPress plugin before 1.9.3 does not escape the attributes of its shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks
How severe is CVE-2021-24665?
CVE-2021-24665 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24665?
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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