CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-24545: XSS

First published: Mon Oct 11 2021(Updated: )

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wp Html Author Bio Project Wp Html Author Bio<=1.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for the WP HTML Author Bio plugin?

    The vulnerability ID for the WP HTML Author Bio plugin is CVE-2021-24545.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-24545?

    CVE-2021-24545 has a severity rating of medium (5.4).

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-24545?

    Versions up to and including 1.2.0 of the WP HTML Author Bio plugin are affected by CVE-2021-24545.

  • How does CVE-2021-24545 impact users?

    CVE-2021-24545 allows users to use malicious JavaScript code in the Bio section of their profile, which can be executed when anyone visits a post in the frontend made by that user.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-24545?

    At the moment, there is no known fix available for CVE-2021-24545. It is recommended to disable or remove the WP HTML Author Bio plugin until a patch is released.

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