CVE-2021-24817
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24817 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ultimate NoFollow WordPress plugin through 1.4.8 does not sanitise and escape the href attribute of its shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Ultimate NoFollow WordPress plugin through 1.4.8 does not sanitise and escape the href attribute of its shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Nofollow Project | Ultimate Nofollow | <= 1.4.8 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ccb27d2e-2d2a-40d3-ba7e-bcd5e5012a9aExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ccb27d2e-2d2a-40d3-ba7e-bcd5e5012a9aExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24817?
The Ultimate NoFollow WordPress plugin through 1.4.8 does not sanitise and escape the href attribute of its shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks
How severe is CVE-2021-24817?
CVE-2021-24817 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24817?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-24817?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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