CVE-2021-24178: Business Directory Plugin < 5.11.1 - Arbitrary Add/Edit/Delete Form Field to Stored XSS

Published May 5, 2021
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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.

Other sources

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Strategy11 Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories Wordpress<5.11.1

Event History

May 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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