CVE-2021-24699
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CVE-2021-24699 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Easy Media Download WordPress plugin before 1.1.7 does not escape the text argument of its shortcode, which could allow 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 Easy Media Download WordPress plugin before 1.1.7 does not escape the text argument of its shortcode, which could allow 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Media Download Project | Easy Media Download | < 1.1.7 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4f5c3f75-0501-4a1a-95ea-cbfd3fc96852Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4f5c3f75-0501-4a1a-95ea-cbfd3fc96852Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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