Vulnerability · Published Aug 2, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24478Bookshelf <= 2.0.4 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Medium 5.4
In plain English
A medium-severity cross-site scripting in Bookshelf 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 50.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Bookshelf WordPress plugin through 2.0.4 does not sanitise or escape its "Paypal email address" setting before outputting it in the page, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-79