CVE-2021-25016

Public Exploit
Chaty < 2.8.3 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Chaty WordPress plugin before 2.8.3 and Chaty Pro WordPress plugin before 2.8.2 do not sanitise and escape the search parameter before outputting it back in the admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 13.46% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Floating Chat Widget: Contact Icons, Messages, Telegram, Email, SMS, Call Button – Chaty
Affected: Unknown Floating Chat Widget Pro - Chaty Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b5035987-6227-4fc6-bc45-1e8016e5c4c0 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25016?
CVE-2021-25016 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25016?
To fix CVE-2021-25016, 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-2021-25016 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-25016 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~13% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-25016?
CVE-2021-25016 affects Unknown Floating Chat Widget: Contact Icons, Messages, Telegram, Email, SMS, Call Button – Chaty, Unknown Floating Chat Widget Pro - Chaty Pro.
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