CVE-2021-24431

Public Exploit
Language Bar Flags <= 1.0.8 - CSRF to Stored XSS

Description

The Language Bar Flags WordPress plugin through 1.0.8 does not have any CSRF in place when saving its settings and did not sanitise or escape them when generating the flag bar in the frontend. This could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change the settings, and set Cross-Site Scripting payload in them, which will be executed in the frontend for all users

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Language Bar Flags
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ae50cec9-5f80-4221-b6a8-4593ab66c37b third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24431?
CVE-2021-24431 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24431?
To fix CVE-2021-24431, 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-2021-24431 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24431 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-2021-24431?
CVE-2021-24431 affects Unknown Language Bar Flags.
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