Vulnerability Description
The WP Academic People List WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the category_name parameter in the ~/admin-panel.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 0.4.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Academic People List Project | Wp Academic People List | <= 0.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-academic-people/tags/0.4.1/admin-pExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38316Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-academic-people/tags/0.4.1/admin-pExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38316Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38316?
CVE-2021-38316 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The WP Academic People List WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the category_name parameter in the ~/admin-panel.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary we...
How severe is CVE-2021-38316?
CVE-2021-38316 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-2021-38316?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp Academic People List Project Wp Academic People List.