CVE-2021-24759
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CVE-2021-24759 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The PDF.js Viewer WordPress plugin before 2.0.2 does not escape some of its shortcode and Gutenberg Block attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The PDF.js Viewer WordPress plugin before 2.0.2 does not escape some of its shortcode and Gutenberg Block attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pdf.Js Viewer Project | Pdf.Js Viewer | < 2.0.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/38274ef2-5100-4669-9544-a42346b6727dExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/38274ef2-5100-4669-9544-a42346b6727dExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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