CVE-2021-24637: Fonts Plugin < 3.0.3 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Sep 20, 2021
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Updated

The Google Fonts Typography WordPress plugin before 3.0.3 does not escape and sanitise some of its block settings, allowing users with as role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks via blockType (combined with content), align, color, variant and fontID argument of a Gutenberg block.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fontsplugin Fonts Wordpress<3.0.3

Event History

Sep 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:06 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24637?

CVE-2021-24637 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24637?

To fix CVE-2021-24637, update the Google Fonts Typography WordPress plugin to version 3.0.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-24637?

Users with roles as low as Contributor can exploit CVE-2021-24637 if they have access to the Google Fonts Typography WordPress plugin.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2021-24637 enable?

CVE-2021-24637 enables Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through insufficient sanitization of user input.

5

What versions of the Google Fonts Typography plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2021-24637?

Versions of the Google Fonts Typography WordPress plugin prior to 3.0.3 are vulnerable to CVE-2021-24637.

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