What is CVE-2021-24452?

CVE-2021-24452 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin before version 2.1.5.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24452?

The severity of CVE-2021-24452 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

How does CVE-2021-24452 affect the W3 Total Cache plugin?

CVE-2021-24452 affects the W3 Total Cache plugin by exploiting a reflected XSS issue in the 'extension' parameter in the Extensions dashboard.

How can I fix CVE-2021-24452?

To fix CVE-2021-24452, update the W3 Total Cache plugin to version 2.1.5 or later.

Is there any additional information about CVE-2021-24452?

For more information about CVE-2021-24452, you can refer to the following reference link: [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3e855e09-056f-45b5-89a9-d644b7d8c9d0]

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CVE-2021-24452

medium

6.1

CWE

19/7/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-24452: W3 Total Cache < 2.1.5 - Reflected XSS in Extensions Page (JS Context)

First published: Mon Jul 19 2021(Updated: )

The W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 was affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue within the "extension" parameter in the Extensions dashboard, when the 'Anonymously track usage to improve product quality' setting is enabled, as the parameter is output in a JavaScript context without proper escaping. This could allow an attacker, who can convince an authenticated admin into clicking a link, to run malicious JavaScript within the user's web browser, which could lead to full site compromise.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Boldgrid W3 Total Cache	<2.1.5

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Reference Links

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3e855e09-056f-45b5-89a9-d644b7d8c9d0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24452?
CVE-2021-24452 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin before version 2.1.5.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-24452?
The severity of CVE-2021-24452 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How does CVE-2021-24452 affect the W3 Total Cache plugin?
CVE-2021-24452 affects the W3 Total Cache plugin by exploiting a reflected XSS issue in the 'extension' parameter in the Extensions dashboard.
How can I fix CVE-2021-24452?
To fix CVE-2021-24452, update the W3 Total Cache plugin to version 2.1.5 or later.
Is there any additional information about CVE-2021-24452?
For more information about CVE-2021-24452, you can refer to the following reference link: [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3e855e09-056f-45b5-89a9-d644b7d8c9d0]

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