Vulnerability · Published Sep 20, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24587Splash Header < 1.20.8 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Medium 5.4
In plain English
A medium-severity cross-site scripting in Splash Header 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 Splash Header WordPress plugin before 1.20.8 doesn't sanitise and escape some of its settings while outputting them in the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Splash Header | 1.20.8 – before 1.20.8 |
Weakness: CWE-79