CVE-2021-24976
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CVE-2021-24976 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Smart SEO Tool WordPress plugin before 3.0.6 does not sanitise and escape the search parameter before outputting it back in an attribute when the TDK optimisation setting is enabled, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Smart SEO Tool WordPress plugin before 3.0.6 does not sanitise and escape the search parameter before outputting it back in an attribute when the TDK optimisation setting is enabled, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wbolt | Smart Seo Tool | < 3.0.6 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2637305Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7d5f58a8-bee4-46be-9c08-d272678338f0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2637305Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7d5f58a8-bee4-46be-9c08-d272678338f0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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