CVE-2021-24528

Public Exploit
FluentSMTP < 2.0.1 - Authenticated Stored XSS

Description

The FluentSMTP WordPress plugin before 2.0.1 does not sanitize parameters before storing the settings in the database, nor does the plugin escape the values before outputting them when viewing the SMTP settings set by this plugin, leading to a stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Only users with roles capable of managing plugins can modify the plugin's settings.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown FluentSMTP – WordPress Mail SMTP, SES, SendGrid, Mailgun and Any SMTP Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8b8d316b-96b2-4cdc-9da5-c9ea6108a85b third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24528?
CVE-2021-24528 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24528?
To fix CVE-2021-24528, 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-2021-24528 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24528 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-2021-24528?
CVE-2021-24528 affects Unknown FluentSMTP – WordPress Mail SMTP, SES, SendGrid, Mailgun and Any SMTP Plugin.
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