CVE-2021-24760 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Q: What is CVE-2021-24760?

CVE-2021-24760 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Gutenberg PDF Viewer Block WordPress plugin before 1.0.1 does not sanitise and escape its block, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-24760?

CVE-2021-24760 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24760?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pdf Viewer Block For Gutenberg Project Pdf Viewer Block For Gutenberg.

Vulnerability Description

The Gutenberg PDF Viewer Block WordPress plugin before 1.0.1 does not sanitise and escape its block, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pdf Viewer Block For Gutenberg Project	Pdf Viewer Block For Gutenberg	< 1.0.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aebf821f-1724-4e4c-8d42-5a94e509d271ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aebf821f-1724-4e4c-8d42-5a94e509d271ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24760?

CVE-2021-24760 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Gutenberg PDF Viewer Block WordPress plugin before 1.0.1 does not sanitise and escape its block, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

How severe is CVE-2021-24760?

CVE-2021-24760 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-2021-24760?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pdf Viewer Block For Gutenberg Project Pdf Viewer Block For Gutenberg.