CVE-2021-36920
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36920 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress plugin Download Monitor (versions <= 4.4.6).. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress plugin Download Monitor (versions <= 4.4.6).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wpchill | Download Monitor | <= 4.4.6 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-monitor/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-monitor/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36920?
Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress plugin Download Monitor (versions <= 4.4.6).
How severe is CVE-2021-36920?
CVE-2021-36920 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-2021-36920?
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
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2021
- CVE-2021-36914Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability leading to R…6.1
- CVE-2021-36915Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Cozmoslab…4.3
- CVE-2021-36916The SQL injection vulnerability in the Hide My WP WordPress …9.8
- CVE-2021-36917WordPress Hide My WP plugin (versions <= 6.2.3) can be deact…7.5
- CVE-2021-36919Multiple Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) …5.4
- CVE-2021-3692yii2 is vulnerable to Use of Predictable Algorithm in Random…5.3
- CVE-2021-36921AIMANAGER before B115 on MONITORAPP Application Insight Web …8.8
- CVE-2021-36922RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/H…7.8
- CVE-2021-36923RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/H…7.8
- CVE-2021-36924RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/H…7.8
- CVE-2021-36925RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/H…7.8
- CVE-2021-36926Windows Services for NFS ONCRPC XDR Driver Information Discl…7.5
Are you affected by CVE-2021-36920?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST