CVE-2021-24428: RSS for Yandex Turbo <= 1.30 - Authenticated Stored XSS

Published Aug 2, 2021
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Updated

The RSS for Yandex Turbo WordPress plugin through 1.30 does not sanitise or escape some of its settings before saving and outputing them in the admin dashboard, leading to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Yandex Yandex Turbo WordPress<=1.30

Event History

Aug 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:31 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24428?

CVE-2021-24428 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for authenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24428?

To fix CVE-2021-24428, update the RSS for Yandex Turbo WordPress plugin to version 1.31 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-24428?

CVE-2021-24428 affects users of the RSS for Yandex Turbo WordPress plugin versions up to and including 1.30.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-24428?

CVE-2021-24428 is an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2021-24428 be exploited without authentication?

No, CVE-2021-24428 requires user authentication to be exploited as it affects saved settings in the admin dashboard.

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