CVE-2021-24438

Public Exploit
ShareThis Dashboard for Google Analytics < 2.5.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

The ShareThis Dashboard for Google Analytics WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not sanitise or escape the 'ga_action' parameter in the stats view before outputting it back in an attribute when the plugin is connected to a Google Analytics account, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue which will be executed in the context of a logged in administrator

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown ShareThis Dashboard for Google Analytics
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/af472879-9328-45c2-957f-e7bed77e4c2d third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24438?
CVE-2021-24438 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24438?
To fix CVE-2021-24438, 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-2021-24438 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24438 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-2021-24438?
CVE-2021-24438 affects Unknown ShareThis Dashboard for Google Analytics.
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