Vulnerability Description
The simpleSAMLphp Authentication WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to a reflected $_SERVER["PHP_SELF"] value in the ~/simplesamlphp-authentication.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 0.7.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simplesamlphp Authentication Project | Simplesamlphp Authentication | <= 0.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simplesamlphp-authentication/tags/0.7ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38320Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simplesamlphp-authentication/tags/0.7ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38320Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38320?
CVE-2021-38320 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The simpleSAMLphp Authentication WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to a reflected $_SERVER["PHP_SELF"] value in the ~/simplesamlphp-authentication.php file which all...
How severe is CVE-2021-38320?
CVE-2021-38320 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-2021-38320?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simplesamlphp Authentication Project Simplesamlphp Authentication.