CVE-2021-36899
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36899 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authenticated (admin+) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Gabe Livan's Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster plugin <= 1.3.8.4 at WordPress.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Authenticated (admin+) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Gabe Livan's Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster plugin <= 1.3.8.4 at WordPress.
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 | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Cleanup\ | Page Speed Booster Project | < 1.3.8.5 | Page Speed Booster |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-asset-clean-up/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-asset-clean-up/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36899?
Authenticated (admin+) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Gabe Livan's Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster plugin <= 1.3.8.4 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2021-36899?
CVE-2021-36899 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36899?
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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