CVE-2021-36869

WordPress Ivory Search plugin <= 4.6.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress Ivory Search plugin (versions <= 4.6.6). Vulnerable parameter: &post.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 4.7 or higher version.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: Ivory Search Ivory Search (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/add-search-to-menu/#developers product third party advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/add-search-to-menu/wordpress-ivory-search-plugin-4-6-6-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36869?
CVE-2021-36869 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36869?
To fix CVE-2021-36869: Update to 4.7 or higher version.
Is CVE-2021-36869 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-36869 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-2021-36869?
CVE-2021-36869 affects Ivory Search Ivory Search (WordPress plugin).
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