CVE-2021-24665

WP Video Lightbox < 1.9.3 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The WP Video Lightbox WordPress plugin before 1.9.3 does not escape the attributes of its shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Unknown WP Video Lightbox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-059 third party advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/42a8947f-2ae5-4f12-bd3d-ab3716501df5 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24665?
CVE-2021-24665 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24665?
To fix CVE-2021-24665, 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-2021-24665 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-24665 is being actively exploited. 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-2021-24665?
CVE-2021-24665 affects Unknown WP Video Lightbox.
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