CVE-2021-24571

Public Exploit
HD Quiz < 1.8.4 - Authenticated Stored XSS

Description

The HD Quiz WordPress plugin before 1.8.4 does not escape some of its Answers before outputting them in attribute when generating the Quiz, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown HD Quiz
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/377fd65f-3a8c-4f7a-9e40-046d52ec0eef third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24571?
CVE-2021-24571 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24571?
To fix CVE-2021-24571, 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-2021-24571 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24571 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-2021-24571?
CVE-2021-24571 affects Unknown HD Quiz.
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