CVE-2021-36885
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.76%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36885 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Contact Form 7 Database Addon – CFDB7 WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.2.6.1).. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Contact Form 7 Database Addon – CFDB7 WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.2.6.1).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ciphercoin | Contact Form 7 Database Addon | <= 1.2.6.1 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-cfdb7/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-cfdb7/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36885?
Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Contact Form 7 Database Addon – CFDB7 WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.2.6.1).
How severe is CVE-2021-36885?
CVE-2021-36885 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36885?
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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