CVE-2021-24228

Public Exploit
Patreon WordPress < 1.7.2 - Reflected XSS on Login Form

Description

The Jetpack Scan team identified a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in the Login Form of the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.2. The WordPress login form (wp-login.php) is hooked by the plugin and offers to allow users to authenticate on the site using their Patreon account. Unfortunately, some of the error logging logic behind the scene allowed user-controlled input to be reflected on the login page, unsanitized.

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.86% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory jetpack.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Patreon WordPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jetpack.com/2021/03/26/vulnerabilities-found-in-patreon-wordpress-plugin/ third party advisory exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7a5fadb1-3f1c-4779-8ff6-356fccb5269b third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24228?
CVE-2021-24228 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24228?
To fix CVE-2021-24228, 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-2021-24228 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24228 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24228?
CVE-2021-24228 affects Unknown Patreon WordPress.
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