CVE-2021-24878

Public Exploit
SupportCandy < 2.2.7 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The SupportCandy WordPress plugin before 2.2.7 does not sanitise and escape the query string before outputting it back in pages with the [wpsc_create_ticket] shortcode embed, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown SupportCandy – Helpdesk & Support Ticket System
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d2f1fd60-5e5e-4e38-9559-ba2d14ae37bf third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24878?
CVE-2021-24878 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24878?
To fix CVE-2021-24878, 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-2021-24878 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24878 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-2021-24878?
CVE-2021-24878 affects Unknown SupportCandy – Helpdesk & Support Ticket System.
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