CVE-2021-24369

Public Exploit

GetPaid < 2.3.4 - Authenticated Stored XSS

Description

In the GetPaid WordPress plugin before 2.3.4, users with the contributor role and above can create a new Payment Form, however the Label and Help Text input fields were not getting sanitized properly. So it was possible to inject malicious content such as img tags, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue which is triggered when the form will be edited, for example when an admin reviews it and could lead to privilege escalation.

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1d1a731b-78f7-4d97-b40d-80f66700edae	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24369?: CVE-2021-24369 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24369?: To fix CVE-2021-24369, 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-2021-24369 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24369 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-2021-24369?: CVE-2021-24369 affects AyeCode Ltd WordPress Payments Plugin | GetPaid.

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Description

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions