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MEDIUM · 5.4

CVE-2021-24538

The Current Book WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitize user input when an authenticated user adds Author or Book Title, then does not escape these values when outputting to the browser lead...

Vulnerability Description

The Current Book WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitize user input when an authenticated user adds Author or Book Title, then does not escape these values when outputting to the browser leading to an Authenticated Stored XSS Cross-Site Scripting issue.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Current Book ProjectCurrent Book<= 1.0.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24538?

CVE-2021-24538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Current Book WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitize user input when an authenticated user adds Author or Book Title, then does not escape these values when outputting to the browser lead...

How severe is CVE-2021-24538?

CVE-2021-24538 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24538?

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