Vulnerability Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) attack can cause arbitrary code (JavaScript) to run in a user's browser and can use an application as the vehicle for the attack. The XSS payload given in the "Duplicate Title" text box executes whenever the user opens the Settings Page of the Post Duplicator Plugin or the application root page after duplicating any of the existing posts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metaphorcreations | Post Duplicator | 2.23 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2021-33852-stored-cross-site-scriptiExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://cybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2021-33852-stored-cross-site-scriptiExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-33852?
CVE-2021-33852 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). A cross-site scripting (XSS) attack can cause arbitrary code (JavaScript) to run in a user's browser and can use an application as the vehicle for the attack. The XSS payload given in the "Duplicate T...
How severe is CVE-2021-33852?
CVE-2021-33852 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-2021-33852?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Metaphorcreations Post Duplicator.