CVE-2021-36872
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress Popular Posts plugin (versions <= 5.3.3). Vulnerable at &widget-wpp[2][post_type].. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress Popular Posts plugin (versions <= 5.3.3). Vulnerable at &widget-wpp[2][post_type].
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress Popular Posts Project | Wordpress Popular Posts | <= 5.3.3 |
References
- https://github.com/cabrerahector/wordpress-popular-posts/blob/master/changelog.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cabrerahector/wordpress-popular-posts/blob/master/changelog.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36872?
Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress Popular Posts plugin (versions <= 5.3.3). Vulnerable at &widget-wpp[2][post_type].
How severe is CVE-2021-36872?
CVE-2021-36872 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36872?
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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