CVE-2021-24439

Public Exploit
Browser Screenshots < 1.7.6 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Description

The Browser Screenshots WordPress plugin before 1.7.6 allowed authenticated users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks as the image_class parameter of the browser-shot shortcode was not escaped.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Browser Screenshots
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9c538c51-ae58-461d-b93b-cc9dfebf2bc0 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24439?
CVE-2021-24439 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24439?
To fix CVE-2021-24439, 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-2021-24439 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24439 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-2021-24439?
CVE-2021-24439 affects Unknown Browser Screenshots.
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