CVE-2021-24464: YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup < 2.3.9 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Published Aug 2, 2021
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Updated

The YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt WordPress plugin before 2.3.9 did not escape, validate or sanitise some of its shortcode options, available to users with a role as low as Contributor, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WpDevArt Youtube Embed\, Playlist And Popup Wordpress<2.3.9

Event History

Aug 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:32 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-24464.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-24464?

The severity level of CVE-2021-24464 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-24464?

The affected software for CVE-2021-24464 is the YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt WordPress plugin version up to and exclusive to 2.3.9.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-24464?

Users with a role as low as Contributor are affected by CVE-2021-24464.

5

What is the vulnerability category of CVE-2021-24464?

CVE-2021-24464 is categorized as an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

6

Is there a reference link for more information about CVE-2021-24464?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-24464 at https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/531b3fac-48b9-4821-a3aa-4db073d43aae.

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