CVE-2021-24485

Public Exploit
Special Text Boxes < 5.9.110 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Special Text Boxes WordPress plugin before 5.9.110 does not sanitise or escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Special Text Boxes
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4a6b278a-4c11-4624-86bf-754212979643 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24485?
CVE-2021-24485 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24485?
To fix CVE-2021-24485, 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-2021-24485 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24485 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-2021-24485?
CVE-2021-24485 affects Unknown Special Text Boxes.
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