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CVE-2021-24693

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Published: Nov 8, 2021Modified: Nov 21, 2024

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9.0
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 2.3 / Impact: 6.0
Source: NVD

Description

The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.5 does not escape the "File Thumbnail" post meta before outputting it in some pages, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Given the that XSS is triggered even when the Download is in a review state, contributor could make JavaScript code execute in a context of a reviewer such as admin and make them create a rogue admin account, or install a malicious plugin

Affected (1)

Tipsandtricks Hq
1 product
Simple Download Monitor
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Simple Download Monitor
Before 3.9.5

Related CWEs

CWE-79
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

References (2)

Source: contact@wpscan.com
ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitThird Party Advisory

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