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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2021-4227

The ark-commenteditor WordPress plugin through 2.15.6 does not properly sanitise or encode the comments when in Source editor, allowing attackers to inject an iFrame in the page and thus load arbitrar...

Vulnerability Description

The ark-commenteditor WordPress plugin through 2.15.6 does not properly sanitise or encode the comments when in Source editor, allowing attackers to inject an iFrame in the page and thus load arbitrary content from any page to the comment section

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ObgArk Wysiwyg Comment Editor<= 2.15.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-74

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-4227?

CVE-2021-4227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The ark-commenteditor WordPress plugin through 2.15.6 does not properly sanitise or encode the comments when in Source editor, allowing attackers to inject an iFrame in the page and thus load arbitrar...

How severe is CVE-2021-4227?

CVE-2021-4227 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-4227?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Obg Ark Wysiwyg Comment Editor.