CVE-2021-24286

Public Exploit
Redirect 404 to Parent < 1.3.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

The settings page of the Redirect 404 to parent WordPress plugin before 1.3.1 did not properly sanitise the tab parameter before outputting it back, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 34.43% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Moove Agency Redirect 404 to parent
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b9a535f3-cb0b-46fe-b345-da3462584e27 third party advisory exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164328/WordPress-Redirect-404-To-Parent-1.3.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24286?
CVE-2021-24286 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24286?
To fix CVE-2021-24286, 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-2021-24286 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24286 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~34% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24286?
CVE-2021-24286 affects Moove Agency Redirect 404 to parent.
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