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MEDIUM · 4.8

CVE-2021-24423

The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.59 does not sanitise its updraft_service settings, allowing high privilege users to set malicious JavaScript payload in it and leadi...

Vulnerability Description

The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.59 does not sanitise its updraft_service settings, allowing high privilege users to set malicious JavaScript payload in it and leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

CVSS Score

4.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
UpdraftplusUpdraftplus< 1.16.59

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24423?

CVE-2021-24423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.59 does not sanitise its updraft_service settings, allowing high privilege users to set malicious JavaScript payload in it and leadi...

How severe is CVE-2021-24423?

CVE-2021-24423 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24423?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Updraftplus Updraftplus.