CVE-2021-24986
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CVE-2021-24986 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Post Grid WordPress plugin before 2.1.16 does not escape the keyword parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in pages containing a Post Grid with a search form. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Post Grid WordPress plugin before 2.1.16 does not escape the keyword parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in pages containing a Post Grid with a search form
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pickplugins | Post Grid | < 2.1.16 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/51e57f25-b8b2-44ca-9162-d7328eac64ebExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/51e57f25-b8b2-44ca-9162-d7328eac64ebExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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