CVE-2021-24933
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CVE-2021-24933 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Dynamic Widgets WordPress plugin through 1.5.16 does not escape the prefix parameter before outputting it back in an attribute when using the term_tree AJAX action (available to any authenticated users), leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Dynamic Widgets WordPress plugin through 1.5.16 does not escape the prefix parameter before outputting it back in an attribute when using the term_tree AJAX action (available to any authenticated users), leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bootstrapped | Dynamic Widgets | <= 1.5.16 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b8e6f0d3-a7d1-4ca8-aba8-0d5075167d55Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b8e6f0d3-a7d1-4ca8-aba8-0d5075167d55Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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