CVE-2021-36911

WordPress Comment Engine Pro plugin <= 1.0 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress Comment Engine Pro plugin (versions <= 1.0), could be exploited by users with Editor or higher role.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Deactivate and delete.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: @rex1989 Comment Engine Pro (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/comment-engine-pro/ third party advisory product
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/comment-engine-pro/wordpress-comment-engine-pro-plugin-1-0-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36911?
CVE-2021-36911 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36911?
To fix CVE-2021-36911: Deactivate and delete.
Is CVE-2021-36911 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-36911 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-2021-36911?
CVE-2021-36911 affects @rex1989 Comment Engine Pro (WordPress plugin).
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