CVE-2021-24693

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
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:tipsandtricks-hq:simple_download_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

History

10 Nov 2021, 20:25

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CPE cpe:2.3:a:tipsandtricks-hq:simple_download_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : 6.0
v3 : 9.0
References (MISC) https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4bb559b7-8dde-4c90-a9a6-d8dcfbea53a7 - (MISC) https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4bb559b7-8dde-4c90-a9a6-d8dcfbea53a7 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory

08 Nov 2021, 18:24

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2021-11-08 18:15

Updated : 2023-12-10 14:09


NVD link : CVE-2021-24693

Mitre link : CVE-2021-24693

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-24693


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Products Affected

tipsandtricks-hq

  • simple_download_monitor
CWE
CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')