CVE-2021-24934
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24934 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Visual CSS Style Editor WordPress plugin before 7.5.4 does not sanitise and escape the wyp_page_type parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Visual CSS Style Editor WordPress plugin before 7.5.4 does not sanitise and escape the wyp_page_type parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowpencil | Visual Css Style Editor | < 7.5.4 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2649978Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0aa5a8d5-e736-4cd3-abfd-8e0a356bb6efExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2649978Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0aa5a8d5-e736-4cd3-abfd-8e0a356bb6efExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24934?
The Visual CSS Style Editor WordPress plugin before 7.5.4 does not sanitise and escape the wyp_page_type parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
How severe is CVE-2021-24934?
CVE-2021-24934 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24934?
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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