CVE-2021-24157: XSS
First published: Mon Apr 05 2021(Updated: )
Orbit Fox by ThemeIsle has a feature to add custom scripts to the header and footer of a page or post. There were no checks to verify that a user had the unfiltered_html capability prior to saving the script tags, thus allowing lower-level users to inject scripts that could potentially be malicious.
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Themeisle Orbit Fox | <2.10.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24157?
CVE-2021-24157 is a vulnerability in the Orbit Fox plugin by ThemeIsle that allows lower-level users to inject potentially malicious scripts into a page or post.
How does CVE-2021-24157 affect the Orbit Fox plugin?
CVE-2021-24157 affects the Orbit Fox plugin by ThemeIsle by allowing users without the unfiltered_html capability to inject script tags into the header and footer of a page or post.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-24157?
CVE-2021-24157 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can CVE-2021-24157 be exploited?
CVE-2021-24157 can be exploited by lower-level users who are able to save custom scripts without proper checks for the unfiltered_html capability.
How can I fix CVE-2021-24157?
To fix CVE-2021-24157, update the Orbit Fox plugin to version 2.10.4 or later, as it contains the necessary patches to address this vulnerability.
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