Vulnerability · Published Mar 7, 2022 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24961WordPress File Upload < 4.16.3 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
Medium 5.4
In plain English
A medium-severity cross-site scripting in WordPress File Upload from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 52% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)5.4Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 47.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.16.3, wordpress-file-upload-pro WordPress plugin before 4.16.3 does not escape some of its shortcode argument, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WordPress File Upload | 4.16.3 – before 4.16.3 |
| Unknown | wordpress-file-upload-pro | 4.16.3 – before 4.16.3 |
Weakness: CWE-79
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2677722 x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c911bbbd-0196-4e3d-ada3-4efb8a339954 x_refsource_MISC