CVE-2021-24720

Public Exploit
GeoDirectory < 2.1.1.3 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

The GeoDirectory Business Directory WordPress plugin before 2.1.1.3 was vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Business Directory Plugin | GeoDirectory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9de5cc51-f64c-4475-a0f4-d932dc4364a6 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/BigTiger2020/word-press/blob/main/WrodPress%20Plugin%20GeoDirectory%E2%80%94%E2%80%94Stored%20Cross-Site%20Scripting%20.md third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2596452/geodirectory third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24720?
CVE-2021-24720 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24720?
To fix CVE-2021-24720, 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-2021-24720 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24720 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-2021-24720?
CVE-2021-24720 affects Unknown Business Directory Plugin | GeoDirectory.
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