CVE-2021-24737

Public Exploit
Comments - wpDiscuz <= 7.3.0 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Comments – wpDiscuz WordPress plugin through 7.3.0 does not properly sanitise or escape the Follow and Unfollow messages before outputting them in the page, which could allow high privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Comments – wpDiscuz
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f51a350c-c46d-4d52-b787-762283625d0b third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24737?
CVE-2021-24737 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24737?
To fix CVE-2021-24737, 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-2021-24737 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24737 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-2021-24737?
CVE-2021-24737 affects Unknown Comments – wpDiscuz.
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