Vulnerability Description
Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress Popular Posts plugin (versions <= 5.3.3). Vulnerable at &widget-wpp[2][post_type].
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress Popular Posts Project | Wordpress Popular Posts | <= 5.3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/cabrerahector/wordpress-popular-posts/blob/master/changelog.mRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wordpress-popular-posts/wordpress-Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cabrerahector/wordpress-popular-posts/blob/master/changelog.mRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wordpress-popular-posts/wordpress-Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-36872?
CVE-2021-36872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress Popular Posts plugin (versions <= 5.3.3). Vulnerable at &widget-wpp[2][post_type].
How severe is CVE-2021-36872?
CVE-2021-36872 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-36872?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Popular Posts Project Wordpress Popular Posts.