CVE-2021-24605

Public Exploit
Custom Post View Generator <= 0.4.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The create_post_page AJAX action of the Custom Post View Generator WordPress plugin through 0.4.6 (available to authenticated user) does not sanitise or escape user input before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site issue

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Custom Post View Generator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e0be384c-3e63-49f6-b2ab-3024dcd88686 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24605?
CVE-2021-24605 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24605?
To fix CVE-2021-24605, 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-2021-24605 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24605 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-2021-24605?
CVE-2021-24605 affects Unknown Custom Post View Generator.
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