CVE-2021-24464

Public Exploit
YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup < 2.3.9 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Description

The YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt WordPress plugin before 2.3.9 did not escape, validate or sanitise some of its shortcode options, available to users with a role as low as Contributor, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/531b3fac-48b9-4821-a3aa-4db073d43aae third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24464?
CVE-2021-24464 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24464?
To fix CVE-2021-24464, 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-2021-24464 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24464 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-2021-24464?
CVE-2021-24464 affects Unknown YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt.
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