CVE-2021-24683
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24683 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Weather Effect WordPress plugin before 1.3.4 does not have any CSRF checks in place when saving its settings, and do not validate or escape them, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Weather Effect WordPress plugin before 1.3.4 does not have any CSRF checks in place when saving its settings, and do not validate or escape them, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Awplife | Weather Effect | < 1.3.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/54f95b51-5804-4bee-9e4a-f73b8ef9bbd5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/54f95b51-5804-4bee-9e4a-f73b8ef9bbd5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24683?
The Weather Effect WordPress plugin before 1.3.4 does not have any CSRF checks in place when saving its settings, and do not validate or escape them, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.
How severe is CVE-2021-24683?
CVE-2021-24683 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24683?
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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