CVE-2021-24414

Public Exploit
YT Player < 1.4 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Video Player for YouTube WordPress plugin before 1.4 does not sanitise or validate the parameters from its shortcode, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to set Cross-Site Scripting payload in them which will be triggered in the page/s with the embed malicious shortcode

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Video Player for YouTube
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e20b805d-eb11-4702-9803-77de276000ac third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24414?
CVE-2021-24414 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24414?
To fix CVE-2021-24414, 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-2021-24414 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24414 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-2021-24414?
CVE-2021-24414 affects Unknown Video Player for YouTube.
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