CVE-2021-42546
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42546 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient Input Validation in the search functionality of Wordpress plugin Use-Your-Drive prior to 1.18.3 allows unauthenticated user to craft a reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient Input Validation in the search functionality of Wordpress plugin Use-Your-Drive prior to 1.18.3 allows unauthenticated user to craft a reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wpcloudplugins | Use-Your-Drive | < 1.18.3 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42546?
Insufficient Input Validation in the search functionality of Wordpress plugin Use-Your-Drive prior to 1.18.3 allows unauthenticated user to craft a reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack.
How severe is CVE-2021-42546?
CVE-2021-42546 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42546?
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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