CVE-2021-24996
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.79%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24996 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The IDPay for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.2 does not sanitise and escape the idpay_error parameter before outputting it back in the page leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The IDPay for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.2 does not sanitise and escape the idpay_error parameter before outputting it back in the page 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wki | Idpay For Contact Form 7 | < 2.1.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ee14423-f7ff-4433-987a-a1a6b7bd65e3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ee14423-f7ff-4433-987a-a1a6b7bd65e3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24996?
The IDPay for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.2 does not sanitise and escape the idpay_error parameter before outputting it back in the page leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2021-24996?
CVE-2021-24996 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24996?
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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