Vulnerability Description
The Community Events WordPress plugin before 1.4.8 does not sanitise, validate or escape its importrowscount and successimportcount GET parameters before outputting them back in an admin page, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue which will be executed in the context of a logged in administrator
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Community Events Project | Community Events | < 1.4.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5fd1cb7f-a036-4c5b-9557-0ffd4ef6b834ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5fd1cb7f-a036-4c5b-9557-0ffd4ef6b834ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24496?
CVE-2021-24496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Community Events WordPress plugin before 1.4.8 does not sanitise, validate or escape its importrowscount and successimportcount GET parameters before outputting them back in an admin page, leading...
How severe is CVE-2021-24496?
CVE-2021-24496 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-2021-24496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Community Events Project Community Events.