CVE-2021-24680: WP Travel Engine < 5.3.1 - Editor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Jan 3, 2022
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Updated

The WP Travel Engine WordPress plugin before 5.3.1 does not escape the Description field in the Trip Destination/Activities/Trip Type and Pricing Category pages, allowing users with a role as low as editor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wptravelengine Wp Travel Engine Wordpress<5.3.1

Event History

Jan 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24680?

CVE-2021-24680 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24680?

To fix CVE-2021-24680, update the WP Travel Engine plugin to version 5.3.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-24680?

CVE-2021-24680 affects users of the WP Travel Engine plugin prior to version 5.3.1 on WordPress.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2021-24680 enable?

CVE-2021-24680 enables Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

What components are vulnerable in CVE-2021-24680?

CVE-2021-24680 affects the Description field in Trip Destination, Activities, Trip Type, and Pricing Category pages.

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