CVE-2021-24833

YOP Poll < 6.3.1 - Author+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Preview Module

Description

The YOP Poll WordPress plugin before 6.3.1 is affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, which exists in the Admin preview module where a user with a role as low as author is allowed to execute arbitrary script code within the context of the application. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of question and answer text parameters in Create Poll module.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Unknown YOP Poll
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7cb39087-fbab-463d-9592-003e3fca6d34 third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2605368 third party advisory patch
https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-052 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24833?
CVE-2021-24833 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24833?
To fix CVE-2021-24833, 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-2021-24833 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-24833 is being actively exploited. 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-2021-24833?
CVE-2021-24833 affects Unknown YOP Poll.
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