CVE-2021-24983

Public Exploit
Asset CleanUp < 1.3.8.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via AJAX Action

Description

The Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster WordPress plugin before 1.3.8.5 does not sanitise and escape POSted parameters sent to the wpassetcleanup_fetch_active_plugins_icons AJAX action (available to admin users), leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/31fdabb0-bc74-4d25-b0cd-c872aae6cb2f third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24983?
CVE-2021-24983 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24983?
To fix CVE-2021-24983, 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-2021-24983 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24983 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-2021-24983?
CVE-2021-24983 affects Unknown Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster.
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