CVE-2021-24694: Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.11 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcodes

Published Jan 24, 2022
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Updated

The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.11 could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack via 1) "color" or "cssclass" argument of sdmdownload shortcode, 2) "class" or "placeholder" argument of sdmsearchform shortcode.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor Wordpress<3.9.11

Event History

Jan 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24694?

CVE-2021-24694 refers to a vulnerability in the Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin that allows users with low privileges to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24694?

The severity of CVE-2021-24694 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2021-24694 impact Simple Download Monitor plugin?

CVE-2021-24694 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to exploit certain arguments of shortcodes in the Simple Download Monitor plugin, leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

4

Which version of Simple Download Monitor is affected by CVE-2021-24694?

Versions up to and excluding 3.9.11 of the Simple Download Monitor plugin are affected by CVE-2021-24694.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-24694?

Yes, upgrading to version 3.9.11 or higher of the Simple Download Monitor plugin fixes the CVE-2021-24694 vulnerability.

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