Vulnerability Description
The Smash Balloon Social Post Feed WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 did not have any privilege or nonce validation before saving the plugin's setting. As a result, any logged-in user on a vulnerable site could update the settings and store rogue JavaScript on each of its posts and pages.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Smashballoon | Smash Balloon Social Post Feed | < 4.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jetpack.com/2021/10/29/security-issues-patched-in-smash-balloon-social-pExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5d252ad7-bf28-44f3-8cd0-c4fe05c48f35Third Party Advisory
- https://jetpack.com/2021/10/29/security-issues-patched-in-smash-balloon-social-pExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5d252ad7-bf28-44f3-8cd0-c4fe05c48f35Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24918?
CVE-2021-24918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Smash Balloon Social Post Feed WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 did not have any privilege or nonce validation before saving the plugin's setting. As a result, any logged-in user on a vulnerable site...
How severe is CVE-2021-24918?
CVE-2021-24918 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-2021-24918?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Smashballoon Smash Balloon Social Post Feed.