CVE-2021-24871

Public Exploit
Get Custom Field Values < 4.0.1 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Get Custom Field Values WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not escape custom fields before outputting them in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Get Custom Field Values
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/28007c80-dc14-4987-a52c-f2a05cfe5905 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24871?
CVE-2021-24871 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24871?
To fix CVE-2021-24871, 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-2021-24871 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24871 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-2021-24871?
CVE-2021-24871 affects Unknown Get Custom Field Values.
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