Vulnerability · Published Jan 24, 2022 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24694Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.11 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcodes
Medium 5.4
In plain English
A medium-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 0.6% (higher than 49% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)5.4Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 50.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.11 could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack via 1) "color" or "css_class" argument of sdm_download shortcode, 2) "class" or "placeholder" argument of sdm_search_form shortcode.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Simple Download Monitor | 3.9.11 – before 3.9.11 |
Weakness: CWE-79