CVE-2021-24618

Public Exploit
Donate With QRCode < 1.4.5 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Donate With QRCode WordPress plugin before 1.4.5 does not sanitise or escape its QRCode Image setting, which result into a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). Furthermore, the plugin also does not have any CSRF and capability checks in place when saving such setting, allowing any authenticated user (as low as subscriber), or unauthenticated user via a CSRF vector to update them and perform such attack.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Donate With QRCode
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d50b801a-16b5-45e9-a465-e3bb0445cb49 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24618?
CVE-2021-24618 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24618?
To fix CVE-2021-24618, 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-2021-24618 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24618 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-2021-24618?
CVE-2021-24618 affects Unknown Donate With QRCode.
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