CVE-2021-24961
Last modified
CVE-2021-24961 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.16.3, wordpress-file-upload-pro WordPress plugin before 4.16.3 does not escape some of its shortcode argument, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.16.3, wordpress-file-upload-pro WordPress plugin before 4.16.3 does not escape some of its shortcode argument, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Iptanus | Wordpress File Upload | < 4.16.3 |
| Iptanus | Wordpress File Upload Pro | < 4.16.3 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2677722Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c911bbbd-0196-4e3d-ada3-4efb8a339954Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2677722Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c911bbbd-0196-4e3d-ada3-4efb8a339954Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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