CVE-2021-24129: Themify Portfolio Post < 1.1.6 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Mar 18, 2021
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Updated

Unvalidated input and lack of output encoding in the Themify Portfolio Post WordPress plugin, versions before 1.1.6, lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allowing low-privileged users (Contributor+) to inject arbitrary JavaScript code or HTML in posts where the Themify Custom Panel is embedded, which could lead to privilege escalation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Themify Portfolio Post WordPress<1.1.6

Event History

Mar 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24129?

The severity of CVE-2021-24129 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

2

How does CVE-2021-24129 impact Themify Portfolio Post WordPress plugin?

CVE-2021-24129 impacts versions of Themify Portfolio Post WordPress plugin before version 1.1.6, exposing a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

3

How can low-privileged users exploit CVE-2021-24129?

Low-privileged users (Contributor+) can exploit CVE-2021-24129 to inject arbitrary JavaScript code or HTML in posts containing the vulnerable plugin.

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