CVE-2021-24621

Public Exploit
WP Courses LMS < 2.0.44 - Authenticated Stored XSS via Video Embed Code

Description

The WP Courses LMS WordPress plugin before 2.0.44 does not sanitise its Video Embed Code, allowing malicious code to be injected in it by high privilege users, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP Courses LMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bfbb32ac-9ef9-46de-8e5e-7d6d6fb868d8 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24621?
CVE-2021-24621 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24621?
To fix CVE-2021-24621, 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-2021-24621 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24621 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-2021-24621?
CVE-2021-24621 affects Unknown WP Courses LMS.
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