CVE-2021-24883
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24883 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Popup Anything WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 does not escape the Link Text and Button Text fields of Popup, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Popup Anything WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 does not escape the Link Text and Button Text fields of Popup, which could allow 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Essentialplugin | Popup Anything | < 2.0.4 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2610975Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c5dd3812-ea20-4e05-a5d3-84830b452822Third Party Advisory
- https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-069Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2610975Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c5dd3812-ea20-4e05-a5d3-84830b452822Third Party Advisory
- https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-069Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24883?
The Popup Anything WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 does not escape the Link Text and Button Text fields of Popup, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks
How severe is CVE-2021-24883?
CVE-2021-24883 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24883?
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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