CVE-2021-24936

Public Exploit
WP Extra File Types < 0.5.1 - CSRF to Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The WP Extra File Types WordPress plugin before 0.5.1 does not have CSRF check when saving its settings, nor sanitise and escape some of them, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them and perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP Extra File Types
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4fb61b84-ff5f-4b4c-a516-54b749f9611e third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24936?
CVE-2021-24936 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24936?
To fix CVE-2021-24936, 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-2021-24936 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24936 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-2021-24936?
CVE-2021-24936 affects Unknown WP Extra File Types.
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