CVE-2021-24297

Public Exploit
Goto < 2.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

The Goto WordPress theme before 2.1 did not properly sanitize the formvalue JSON POST parameter in its tl_filter AJAX action, leading to an unauthenticated Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Goto
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a64a3b2e-7924-47aa-96e8-3aa02a6cdccc third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24297?
CVE-2021-24297 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24297?
To fix CVE-2021-24297, 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-2021-24297 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24297 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-2021-24297?
CVE-2021-24297 affects Unknown Goto.
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