CVE-2021-24373

Public Exploit
WP Hardening < 1.2.2 - Reflected XSS via historyvalue

Description

The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 did not sanitise or escape the historyvalue GET parameter before outputting it in a Javascript block, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fcf17278-609f-4f75-8a87-9b4579dee1c8 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24373?
CVE-2021-24373 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24373?
To fix CVE-2021-24373, 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-2021-24373 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24373 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-2021-24373?
CVE-2021-24373 affects Unknown WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security.
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