CVE-2021-24342

Public Exploit
JNews < 8.0.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

The JNews WordPress theme before 8.0.6 did not sanitise the cat_id parameter in the POST request /?ajax-request=jnews (with action=jnews_build_mega_category_*), leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.83% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown JNews
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/415ca763-fe65-48cb-acd3-b375a400217e third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24342?
CVE-2021-24342 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24342?
To fix CVE-2021-24342, 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-2021-24342 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24342 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24342?
CVE-2021-24342 affects Unknown JNews.
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