CVE-2021-36830

WordPress Comment Guestbook plugin <= 0.8.0 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Comment Guestbook plugin <= 0.8.0 at WordPress.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: mibuthu Comment Guestbook (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/comment-guestbook/wordpress-comment-guestbook-plugin-0-8-0-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/comment-guestbook/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36830?
CVE-2021-36830 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36830?
To fix CVE-2021-36830, 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-2021-36830 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-36830 is being actively exploited. 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-2021-36830?
CVE-2021-36830 affects mibuthu Comment Guestbook (WordPress plugin).
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