Vulnerability · Published Apr 5, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24211WordPress Related Posts <= 3.6.4 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Medium 5.4
In plain English
A medium-severity cross-site scripting in WordPress Related Posts from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.6% (higher than 50% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)5.4Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 49.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The WordPress Related Posts plugin through 3.6.4 contains an authenticated (admin+) stored XSS vulnerability in the title field on the settings page. By exploiting that an attacker will be able to execute JavaScript code in the user's browser.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WordPress Related Posts | 3.6.4 – through 3.6.4 |
Weakness: CWE-79
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/37e0a033-3dee-476d-ae86-68354e8f0b1c x_refsource_CONFIRM