CVE-2021-24561

Public Exploit
WP SMS < 5.4.13 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The WP SMS WordPress plugin before 5.4.13 does not sanitise the "wp_group_name" parameter before outputting it back in the "Groups" page, leading to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP SMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5433ef4c-4451-4b6e-992b-69c5eccabf90 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2570762/wp-sms third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24561?
CVE-2021-24561 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24561?
To fix CVE-2021-24561, 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-2021-24561 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24561 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-2021-24561?
CVE-2021-24561 affects Unknown WP SMS.
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