CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-24412: Html5 Audio Player < 2.1.3 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

First published: Mon Oct 18 2021(Updated: )

The Html5 Audio Player – Audio Player for WordPress plugin before 2.1.3 does not sanitise or validate the parameters from its shortcode, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to set Cross-Site Scripting payload in them which will be triggered in the page/s with the embed malicious shortcode

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bplugins Html5 Audio Player<2.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-24412.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-24412?

    The severity of CVE-2021-24412 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-24412?

    The Html5 Audio Player - Audio Player for WordPress plugin before version 2.1.3 is affected by CVE-2021-24412.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2021-24412?

    CVE-2021-24412 allows users with low-level roles, such as contributors, to set Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) payloads in the plugin's parameters, which can be triggered on affected pages.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-24412?

    To fix CVE-2021-24412, update the Html5 Audio Player - Audio Player for WordPress plugin to version 2.1.3 or later.

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