CVE-2021-23174

WordPress Download Monitor plugin <= 4.4.6 - Auth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Authenticated (admin+) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6) Vulnerable parameters: &post_title, &downloadable_file_version[0].

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 4.4.7 or higher version.

Category

3.4
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.69% Top 15%
Affected: WPChill Download Monitor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/download-monitor/wordpress-download-monitor-plugin-4-4-6-authenticated-persistent-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23174?
CVE-2021-23174 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23174?
To fix CVE-2021-23174: Update to 4.4.7 or higher version.
Is CVE-2021-23174 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-23174 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-23174?
CVE-2021-23174 affects WPChill Download Monitor.
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