CVE-2021-24664

Public Exploit
WPSchoolPress < 2.1.17 - Multiple Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The School Management System – WPSchoolPress WordPress plugin before 2.1.17 sanitise some fields using sanitize_text_field() but does not escape them before outputting in attributes, resulting in Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.37% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown School Management System – WPSchoolPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3f8e170c-6579-4b1a-a1ac-7d93da17b669 third party advisory exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164974/WordPress-WPSchoolPress-2.1.16-Cross-Site-Scripting.html vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24664?
CVE-2021-24664 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24664?
To fix CVE-2021-24664, 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-2021-24664 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24664 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24664?
CVE-2021-24664 affects Unknown School Management System – WPSchoolPress.
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