CVE-2021-24932

Public Exploit
Auto Featured Image < 3.9.3 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) WordPress plugin before 3.9.3 does not sanitise and escape the post_id parameter before outputting back in an admin page within a JS block, 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 Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/575c02ea-4fe9-428c-bbc8-e161af679b6d third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24932?
CVE-2021-24932 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24932?
To fix CVE-2021-24932, 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-2021-24932 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24932 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-2021-24932?
CVE-2021-24932 affects Unknown Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail).
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