CVE-2021-24736

Public Exploit
Shared Files < 1.6.57 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Easy Download Manager and File Sharing Plugin with frontend file upload – a better Media Library — Shared Files WordPress plugin before 1.6.57 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings before outputting them in attributes, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Easy Download Manager and File Sharing Plugin with frontend file upload – a better Media Library — Shared Files
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d72275bd-0c66-4b2a-940d-d5256b5426cc third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24736?
CVE-2021-24736 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24736?
To fix CVE-2021-24736, 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-2021-24736 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24736 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-2021-24736?
CVE-2021-24736 affects Unknown Easy Download Manager and File Sharing Plugin with frontend file upload – a better Media Library — Shared Files.
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