CVE-2021-24976

Public Exploit
Smart SEO Tool < 3.0.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Smart SEO Tool WordPress plugin before 3.0.6 does not sanitise and escape the search parameter before outputting it back in an attribute when the TDK optimisation setting is enabled, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Smart SEO Tool – SEO优化插件
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7d5f58a8-bee4-46be-9c08-d272678338f0 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2637305 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24976?
CVE-2021-24976 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24976?
To fix CVE-2021-24976, 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-2021-24976 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24976 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-2021-24976?
CVE-2021-24976 affects Unknown Smart SEO Tool – SEO优化插件.
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