CVE-2021-24544

Public Exploit
Responsive WordPress Slider <= 2.2.0 - Subscriber+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Responsive WordPress Slider WordPress plugin through 2.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some of the Slider options, allowing Cross-Site Scripting payloads to be set in them. Furthermore, as by default any authenticated user is allowed to create Sliders (https://wordpress.org/support/topic/slider-can-be-changed-from-any-user-even-subscriber/, such settings can be changed in the plugin's settings), this would allow user with a role as low as subscriber to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against logged in admins viewing the slider list and could lead to privilege escalation by creating a rogue admin account for example.

Category

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

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4a2dddfc-6ce2-4edd-aaaa-4c130a9356d0 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24544?
CVE-2021-24544 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24544?
To fix CVE-2021-24544, 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-2021-24544 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24544 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-2021-24544?
CVE-2021-24544 affects Unknown Responsive WordPress Slider.
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