CVE-2021-24671
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CVE-2021-24671 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The MX Time Zone Clocks WordPress plugin before 3.4.1 does not escape the time_zone attribute of the mxmtzc_time_zone_clocks shortcode, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The MX Time Zone Clocks WordPress plugin before 3.4.1 does not escape the time_zone attribute of the mxmtzc_time_zone_clocks shortcode, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mx Time Zone Clocks Project | Mx Time Zone Clocks | < 3.4.1 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4e51dffa-027d-4f3d-a190-dcc5269f6435Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4e51dffa-027d-4f3d-a190-dcc5269f6435Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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