CVE-2021-24756

Public Exploit
WP System Log < 1.0.21 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The WP System Log WordPress plugin before 1.0.21 does not sanitise, validate and escape the IP address retrieved from login requests before outputting them in the admin dashboard, which could allow unauthenticated attacker to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins viewing the logs.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.82% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP System Log
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0cea0717-8f54-4f1c-b3ee-aff7dd91bf59 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24756?
CVE-2021-24756 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24756?
To fix CVE-2021-24756, 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-2021-24756 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24756 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~15% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24756?
CVE-2021-24756 affects Unknown WP System Log.
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