CVE-2021-24792

Public Exploit

Shiny Buttons <= 1.1.0 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Shiny Buttons WordPress plugin through 1.1.0 does not have any authorisation and CSRF in place when saving a template (wpbtn_save_template function hooked to the init action), nor sanitise and escape them before outputting them in the admin dashboard, which allow unauthenticated users to add a malicious template and lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues.

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/29514d8e-9d1c-4fb6-b378-f6b7374989ca	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24792?: CVE-2021-24792 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24792?: To fix CVE-2021-24792, 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-2021-24792 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24792 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24792?: CVE-2021-24792 affects Unknown Shiny Buttons – CSS3 Button Generator for WordPress.

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Description

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions