CVE-2021-25015

Public Exploit
myCred < 2.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The myCred WordPress plugin before 2.4 does not sanitise and escape the search query before outputting it back in the history dashboard page, 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 wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown myCred – Points, Rewards, Gamification, Ranks, Badges & Loyalty Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7608829d-2820-49e2-a10e-e93eb3005f68 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2648350/mycred third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25015?
CVE-2021-25015 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25015?
To fix CVE-2021-25015, 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-2021-25015 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-25015 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-2021-25015?
CVE-2021-25015 affects Unknown myCred – Points, Rewards, Gamification, Ranks, Badges & Loyalty Plugin.
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