CVE-2021-24322

Public Exploit
Database Backup for WordPress < 2.4 - Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

The Database Backup for WordPress plugin before 2.4 did not escape the backup_recipient POST parameter in before output it back in the attribute of an HTML tag, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory m0ze.ru Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Delicious Brains Database Backup for WordPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6bea6301-0762-45c3-a4eb-15d6ac4f9f37 third party advisory exploit
https://m0ze.ru/vulnerability/%5B2021-04-04%5D-%5BWordPress%5D-%5BCWE-79%5D-WP-DB-Backup-WordPress-Plugin-v2.3.3.txt third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24322?
CVE-2021-24322 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24322?
To fix CVE-2021-24322, 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-2021-24322 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24322 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-2021-24322?
CVE-2021-24322 affects Delicious Brains Database Backup for WordPress.
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