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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2021-24657

The Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin before 4.0.50 does not escape the IP addresses (which can be controlled by attacker via headers such as X-Forwarded-For) of attempted logins before outputting...

Vulnerability Description

The Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin before 4.0.50 does not escape the IP addresses (which can be controlled by attacker via headers such as X-Forwarded-For) of attempted logins before outputting them in the reports table, leading to an Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

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

VendorProductVersions
Limit Login Attempts ProjectLimit Login Attempts< 4.0.50

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24657?

CVE-2021-24657 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin before 4.0.50 does not escape the IP addresses (which can be controlled by attacker via headers such as X-Forwarded-For) of attempted logins before outputting...

How severe is CVE-2021-24657?

CVE-2021-24657 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-2021-24657?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Limit Login Attempts Project Limit Login Attempts.