Vulnerability · Published Nov 8, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24693Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.5 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via File Thumbnail
Critical 9.0
In plain English
A critical-severity cross-site scripting in Simple Download Monitor from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.3% (higher than 70% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.5 does not escape the "File Thumbnail" post meta before outputting it in some pages, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Given the that XSS is triggered even when the Download is in a review state, contributor could make JavaScript code execute in a context of a reviewer such as admin and make them create a rogue admin account, or install a malicious plugin
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Simple Download Monitor | 3.9.5 – before 3.9.5 |
Weakness: CWE-79