CVE-2021-24560: Software License Manager < 4.4.8 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Sep 13, 2021
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Updated

The Software License Manager WordPress plugin before 4.4.8 does not sanitise or escape the editrecord parameter before outputting it back in the page in the admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tipsandtricks-hq Software License Manager Wordpress<4.4.8

Event History

Sep 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24560?

CVE-2021-24560 is a vulnerability in the Software License Manager WordPress plugin before version 4.4.8 that allows for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

2

How severe is CVE-2021-24560?

CVE-2021-24560 has a severity level of medium with a score of 6.1 (out of 10).

3

How does CVE-2021-24560 affect the Software License Manager WordPress plugin?

CVE-2021-24560 affects the Software License Manager WordPress plugin before version 4.4.8, allowing for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-24560?

Yes, upgrading to version 4.4.8 of the Software License Manager WordPress plugin fixes the vulnerability.

5

What is CWE-79?

CWE-79 is a common weakness enumeration category that refers to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

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