CVE-2021-24563

Public Exploit
Frontend Uploader <= 1.3.2 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Frontend Uploader WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not prevent HTML files from being uploaded via its form, allowing unauthenticated user to upload a malicious HTML file containing JavaScript for example, which will be triggered when someone access the file directly

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 42.41% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Frontend Uploader
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e53ef41e-a176-4d00-916a-3a03835370f1 third party advisory exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165515/WordPress-Frontend-Uploader-1.3.2-Cross-Site-Scripting.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24563?
CVE-2021-24563 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24563?
To fix CVE-2021-24563, 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-2021-24563 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24563 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~42% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24563?
CVE-2021-24563 affects Unknown Frontend Uploader.
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