CVE-2021-24808
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CVE-2021-24808 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The BP Better Messages WordPress plugin before 1.9.9.41 sanitise (with sanitize_text_field) but does not escape the 'subject' parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The BP Better Messages WordPress plugin before 1.9.9.41 sanitise (with sanitize_text_field) but does not escape the 'subject' parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordplus | Better Messages | < 1.9.9.41 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2605772/bp-better-messages/trunk/views/layout-new.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53ff82ec-00ec-4b20-8f60-db9db8c025b4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2605772/bp-better-messages/trunk/views/layout-new.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53ff82ec-00ec-4b20-8f60-db9db8c025b4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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