CVE-2021-24214 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

The OpenID Connect Generic Client WordPress plugin 3.8.0 and 3.8.1 did not sanitise the login error when output back in the login form, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. This issue does not require authentication and can be exploited with the default configuration.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Daggerhartlab	Openid Connect Generic Client	3.8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/31cf0dfb-4025-4898-a5f4-fc7115565a10ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/31cf0dfb-4025-4898-a5f4-fc7115565a10ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24214?

CVE-2021-24214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The OpenID Connect Generic Client WordPress plugin 3.8.0 and 3.8.1 did not sanitise the login error when output back in the login form, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. This issue do...

How severe is CVE-2021-24214?

CVE-2021-24214 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24214?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Daggerhartlab Openid Connect Generic Client.