CVE-2021-24972
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.60%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24972 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Pixel Cat WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Pixel Cat WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fatcatapps | Pixel Cat | < 2.6.3 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b960cb36-62de-4b9f-a35d-144a34a4c63dExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b960cb36-62de-4b9f-a35d-144a34a4c63dExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24972?
The Pixel Cat WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed
How severe is CVE-2021-24972?
CVE-2021-24972 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24972?
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.
How Strix Helps
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