CVE-2021-24421: WP JobSearch < 1.7.4 - Authenticated Stored XSS

Published Jul 12, 2021
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Updated

The WP JobSearch WordPress plugin before 1.7.4 did not sanitise or escape multiple of its parameters from the my-resume page before outputting them in the page, allowing low privilege users to use JavaScript payloads in them and leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

Affected Software

1 affected component
Eyecix JobSearch WP Job Board WordPress<1.7.4

Event History

Jul 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24421?

The severity of CVE-2021-24421 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

2

How does CVE-2021-24421 impact users?

CVE-2021-24421 impacts users by allowing low privilege users to use JavaScript payloads, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

3

What version of the WP JobSearch WordPress plugin is affected by CVE-2021-24421?

The WP JobSearch WordPress plugin version up to exclusive 1.7.4 is affected by CVE-2021-24421.

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