CVE-2021-36884
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36884 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress Backup Migration plugin <= 1.1.5 versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress Backup Migration plugin <= 1.1.5 versions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Backupbliss | Backup Migration | <= 1.1.5 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/backup-backup/#developersThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/backup-backup/#developersThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36884?
Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress Backup Migration plugin <= 1.1.5 versions.
How severe is CVE-2021-36884?
CVE-2021-36884 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36884?
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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