CVE-2021-24421

Public Exploit
WP JobSearch < 1.7.4 - Authenticated Stored XSS

Description

The WP JobSearch WordPress plugin before 1.7.4 did not sanitise or escape multiple of its parameters from the my-resume page before outputting them in the page, allowing low privilege users to use JavaScript payloads in them and leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP JobSearch
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b378d36d-66d9-4373-a628-e379e4766375 third party advisory exploit
https://m0ze.ru/vulnerability/%5B2021-05-19%5D-%5BWordPress%5D-%5BCWE-79%5D-WP-JobSearch-WordPress-Plugin-v1.7.3.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24421?
CVE-2021-24421 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24421?
To fix CVE-2021-24421, 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-2021-24421 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24421 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-2021-24421?
CVE-2021-24421 affects Unknown WP JobSearch.
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