CVE-2021-23209: WordPress AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin <= 1.0.77.32 - Multiple Auth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Published Mar 18, 2022
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Updated

Multiple Authenticated (admin user role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities discovered in AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.0.77.32).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ampforwp Accelerated Mobile Pages Wordpress<=1.0.77.32

Remediation

Information

Update to 1.0.77.33 or higher version.

Event History

Mar 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-23209?

CVE-2021-23209 is a vulnerability discovered in the AMP for WP - Accelerated Mobile Pages WordPress plugin.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23209?

The severity of CVE-2021-23209 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.

3

How can an attacker exploit the CVE-2021-23209 vulnerability?

An attacker with admin user role can exploit the CVE-2021-23209 vulnerability by executing persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

4

Which versions of the AMP for WP plugin are affected by CVE-2021-23209?

Versions up to and including 1.0.77.32 of the AMP for WP - Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin are affected by CVE-2021-23209.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-23209?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2021-23209 is available. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the AMP for WP - Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin to mitigate the vulnerability.

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