What is CVE-2021-24415?

CVE-2021-24415 is a vulnerability in The Polo Video Gallery WordPress plugin version 1.2 that allows users with a low role to execute Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24415?

The severity of CVE-2021-24415 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

How does CVE-2021-24415 impact WordPress websites?

CVE-2021-24415 can enable attackers with contributor-level roles to inject malicious code through the plugin's shortcode parameters, leading to Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)?

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

How can CVE-2021-24415 be mitigated?

To mitigate CVE-2021-24415, it is recommended to update The Polo Video Gallery WordPress plugin to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

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CVE-2021-24415

medium

5.4

CWE

18/10/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-24415: Polo Video Gallery <= 1.2 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

First published: Mon Oct 18 2021(Updated: )

The Polo Video Gallery – Best wordpress video gallery plugin WordPress plugin through 1.2 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Bplugins Polo Video Gallery	<=1.2

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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fd312bfd-7c98-4682-877d-846442e9c6a2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24415?
CVE-2021-24415 is a vulnerability in The Polo Video Gallery WordPress plugin version 1.2 that allows users with a low role to execute Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-24415?
The severity of CVE-2021-24415 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How does CVE-2021-24415 impact WordPress websites?
CVE-2021-24415 can enable attackers with contributor-level roles to inject malicious code through the plugin's shortcode parameters, leading to Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)?
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
How can CVE-2021-24415 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2021-24415, it is recommended to update The Polo Video Gallery WordPress plugin to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

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