Vulnerability Description
The Edit Comments XT WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to a reflected $_SERVER["PHP_SELF"] value in the ~/edit-comments-xt.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sw-Guide | Edit Comments Xt | <= 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/edit-comments-xt/tags/1.0/edit-commenExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38336Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/edit-comments-xt/tags/1.0/edit-commenExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38336Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38336?
CVE-2021-38336 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Edit Comments XT WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to a reflected $_SERVER["PHP_SELF"] value in the ~/edit-comments-xt.php file which allows attackers to inject ...
How severe is CVE-2021-38336?
CVE-2021-38336 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-2021-38336?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sw-Guide Edit Comments Xt.