Vulnerability Description
The Smart Email Alerts WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the api_key in the ~/views/settings.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.10.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Followistic | Smart Email Alerts | <= 1.0.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smart-email-alerts/trunk/views/settinExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-34642ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smart-email-alerts/trunk/views/settinExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-34642ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-34642?
CVE-2021-34642 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Smart Email Alerts WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the api_key in the ~/views/settings.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in vers...
How severe is CVE-2021-34642?
CVE-2021-34642 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-2021-34642?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Followistic Smart Email Alerts.