Vulnerability Description
The Asgaros Forums WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping via the name parameter found in the ~/admin/tables/admin-structure-table.php file which allowed attackers with administrative user access to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.15.13. This affects multi-site installations where unfiltered_html is disabled for administrators, and sites where unfiltered_html is disabled.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asgaros | Asgaros Forum | < 1.15.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2635143/asgaros-forum/trunk/admin/tPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-42365Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2635143/asgaros-forum/trunk/admin/tPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-42365Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-42365?
CVE-2021-42365 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The Asgaros Forums WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping via the name parameter found in the ~/admin/tables/admin-structure-table.php file which al...
How severe is CVE-2021-42365?
CVE-2021-42365 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-42365?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Asgaros Asgaros Forum.