CVE-2021-24218: Facebook for WordPress 3.0.0-3.0.3 - CSRF to Stored XSS and Settings Deletion

Published Apr 12, 2021
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Updated

The wpajaxsavefbesettings and wpajaxdeletefbesettings AJAX actions of the Facebook for WordPress plugin before 3.0.4 were vulnerable to CSRF due to a lack of nonce protection. The settings in the saveFbeSettings function had no sanitization allowing for script tags to be saved.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Facebook Facebook Wordpress>=3.0.0<3.0.4

Event History

Apr 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-24218.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'The wp_ajax_save_fbe_settings and wp_ajax_delete_fbe_settings AJAX actions of the Facebook for WordPress plugin before 3.0.4.'

3

What is the description of the vulnerability?

The wp_ajax_save_fbe_settings and wp_ajax_delete_fbe_settings AJAX actions of the Facebook for WordPress plugin before 3.0.4 were vulnerable to CSRF due to a lack of nonce protection. The settings in the saveFbeSettings function had no sanitization allowing for script tags to be saved.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24218?

The severity of CVE-2021-24218 is high.

5

What software is affected by CVE-2021-24218?

The Facebook for WordPress plugin versions 3.0.0 to 3.0.4 are affected by CVE-2021-24218.

6

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited through CSRF attacks by malicious actors.

7

How can the vulnerability be fixed?

The vulnerability can be fixed by updating the Facebook for WordPress plugin to version 3.0.4 or later.

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