CVE-2021-24971

Public Exploit
WP Responsive Menu < 3.1.7.1 - Subscriber+ Settings Update to Stored XSS

Description

The WP Responsive Menu WordPress plugin before 3.1.7.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the wpr_live_update AJAX action, as well as do not sanitise and escape some of the data submitted. As a result, any authenticated, such as subscriber could update the plugin's settings and perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against all visitor and users on the frontend

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP Responsive Menu
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/661cb7e3-d7bd-4bc1-bf78-bdb4ba9610d7 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24971?
CVE-2021-24971 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24971?
To fix CVE-2021-24971, 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-2021-24971 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24971 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-2021-24971?
CVE-2021-24971 affects Unknown WP Responsive Menu.
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