CVE-2021-24180

Public Exploit
Related Posts for WordPress < 2.0.4 - Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Unvalidated input and lack of output encoding within the Related Posts for WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 lead to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability within the 'lang' GET parameter while editing a post, triggered when users with the capability of editing posts access a malicious URL.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Related Posts for WordPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7593d5c8-cbc2-4469-b36b-5d4fb6d49718 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24180?
CVE-2021-24180 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24180?
To fix CVE-2021-24180, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24180 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24180 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24180?
CVE-2021-24180 affects Unknown Related Posts for WordPress.
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