CVE-2021-25050
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.64%
Last modified
CVE-2021-25050 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Remove Footer Credit WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 does properly sanitise its settings, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Remove Footer Credit WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 does properly sanitise its settings, allowing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wpchill | Remove Footer Credit | < 1.0.11 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2655918Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/25a28adb-794f-4bdb-89e8-060296b45b38Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2655918Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/25a28adb-794f-4bdb-89e8-060296b45b38Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-25050?
The Remove Footer Credit WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 does properly sanitise its settings, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed.
How severe is CVE-2021-25050?
CVE-2021-25050 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25050?
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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