CVE-2021-24654

Public Exploit

User Registration < 2.0.2 - Low Privilege Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The User Registration WordPress plugin before 2.0.2 does not properly sanitise the user_registration_profile_pic_url value when submitted directly via the user_registration_update_profile_details AJAX action. This could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber, to perform Stored Cross-Site attacks when their profile is viewed

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5c7a9473-d32e-47d6-9f8e-15b96fe758f2	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24654?: CVE-2021-24654 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24654?: To fix CVE-2021-24654, 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-2021-24654 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24654 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-2021-24654?: CVE-2021-24654 affects Unknown User Registration – Custom Registration Form, Login And User Profile For WordPress.

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Description

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions