CVE-2021-24693 (GCVE-0-2021-24693)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-11-08 17:35 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:42
VLAI
Title
Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.5 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via File Thumbnail
Summary
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
Severity
9.0 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Assigner
WPScan CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard E 44/100 over 2115 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Unknown Simple Download Monitor Affected: 3.9.5 , < 3.9.5 (custom)
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Credits
apple502j
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