Vulnerability Description
The WP HTML Author Bio WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise the HTML allowed in the Bio of users, allowing them to use malicious JavaScript code, which will be executed when anyone visit a post in the frontend made by such user. As a result, user with a role as low as author could perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against users, which could potentially lead to privilege escalation when an admin view the related post/s.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Html Author Bio Project | Wp Html Author Bio | <= 1.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/64267134-9d8c-4e0c-b24f-d18692a5775eExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/64267134-9d8c-4e0c-b24f-d18692a5775eExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24545?
CVE-2021-24545 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The WP HTML Author Bio WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise the HTML allowed in the Bio of users, allowing them to use malicious JavaScript code, which will be executed when anyone visit a...
How severe is CVE-2021-24545?
CVE-2021-24545 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-2021-24545?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp Html Author Bio Project Wp Html Author Bio.