CVE-2021-24382

Public Exploit
Smart Slider 3 < 3.5.0.9 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

The Smart Slider 3 Free and pro WordPress plugins before 3.5.0.9 did not sanitise the Project Name before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. By default, only administrator users could access the affected functionality, limiting the exploitability of the vulnerability. However, some WordPress admins may allow lesser privileged users to access the plugin's functionality, in which case, privilege escalation could be performed.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.94% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory helpscoutdocs.com
Affected: Nextend Smart Slider 3
Affected: Nextend Smart Slider 3
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7b32a282-e51f-4ee5-b59f-5ba10e62a54d third party advisory exploit
https://smartslider.helpscoutdocs.com/article/1746-changelog patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24382?
CVE-2021-24382 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24382?
To fix CVE-2021-24382, 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-2021-24382 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24382 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24382?
CVE-2021-24382 affects Nextend Smart Slider 3, Nextend Smart Slider 3.
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