8.8
CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-24178: CSRF

First published: Thu May 06 2021(Updated: )

The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11.1 suffered from Cross-Site Request Forgery issues, allowing an attacker to make a logged in administrator add, edit or delete form fields, which could also lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Business Directory Plugin<5.11.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-24178?

    CVE-2021-24178 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for Cross-Site Request Forgery and Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-24178?

    To fix CVE-2021-24178, update the Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories to version 5.11.1 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-24178?

    CVE-2021-24178 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the Business Directory Plugin for WordPress.

  • Can CVE-2021-24178 lead to further attacks?

    Yes, CVE-2021-24178 can potentially lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks if exploited by an attacker.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-24178?

    Users of the Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories for WordPress versions prior to 5.11.1 are affected by CVE-2021-24178.

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