CVE-2021-24522

Public Exploit
ProfilePress < 3.1.11 - Unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in tabbed login/register widget

Description

The User Registration, User Profile, Login & Membership – ProfilePress (Formerly WP User Avatar) WordPress plugin before 3.1.11's widget for tabbed login/register was not properly escaped and could be used in an XSS attack which could lead to wp-admin access. Further, the plugin in several places assigned $_POST as $_GET which meant that in some cases this could be replicated with just $_GET parameters and no need for $_POST values.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown User Registration, User Profile, Login & Membership – ProfilePress (Formerly WP User Avatar)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/25b51add-197c-4aff-b1a8-b92fb11d8697 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24522?
CVE-2021-24522 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24522?
To fix CVE-2021-24522, 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-2021-24522 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24522 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-2021-24522?
CVE-2021-24522 affects Unknown User Registration, User Profile, Login & Membership – ProfilePress (Formerly WP User Avatar).
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