CVE-2021-24834

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

Description

The YOP Poll WordPress plugin before 6.3.1 is affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability which exists in the Create Poll - Options 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 custom label parameters - vote button label , results link label and back to vote caption label.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
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://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2605368 third party advisory patch
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/72f58b14-e5cb-4f1c-a16f-621238c6ebbf third party advisory
https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-053 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24834?
CVE-2021-24834 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24834?
To fix CVE-2021-24834, 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-2021-24834 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-24834 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-2021-24834?
CVE-2021-24834 affects Unknown YOP Poll.
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