CVE-2021-24837 (GCVE-0-2021-24837)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-01-23 14:31 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:42
VLAI
Title
Passster < 3.5.5.8 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Summary
The Passster WordPress plugin before 3.5.5.8 does not escape the area parameter of its shortcode, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
Severity
5.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE
Assigner
References
URL Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5fea3ac3-d599-41… exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Unknown Passster Affected: 0 , < 3.5.5.8 (custom)
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Credits
apple502j WPScan
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