CVE-2021-24856

Public Exploit
Shared Files < 1.6.61 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Shared Files WordPress plugin before 1.6.61 does not sanitise and escape the Download Counter Text settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform 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 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory mikadmin.fr Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Shared Files – Easy Download Manager and File Sharing Plugin with Frontend File Upload
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8fd483fb-d399-4b4f-b4ef-bbfad1b5cf1b third party advisory exploit
https://mikadmin.fr/tech/XSS-Stored-Shared-Files-a837703ad010d111be11ffdf478aa6114F0lK656bV.pdf third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24856?
CVE-2021-24856 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24856?
To fix CVE-2021-24856, 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-2021-24856 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24856 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-2021-24856?
CVE-2021-24856 affects Unknown Shared Files – Easy Download Manager and File Sharing Plugin with Frontend File Upload.
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