CVE-2021-24734: Compact WP Audio Player < 1.9.7 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Oct 18, 2021
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Updated

The Compact WP Audio Player WordPress plugin before 1.9.7 does not escape some of its shortcodes attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tipsandtricks-hq Compact Wp Audio Player Wordpress<1.9.7

Event History

Oct 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the Compact WP Audio Player plugin?

The vulnerability ID for the Compact WP Audio Player plugin is CVE-2021-24734.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24734?

CVE-2021-24734 has a severity value of 5.4 (medium).

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2021-24734?

The affected software of CVE-2021-24734 is the Compact WP Audio Player plugin before version 1.9.7.

4

What is the description of CVE-2021-24734?

CVE-2021-24734 is a vulnerability in the Compact WP Audio Player plugin that allows users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-24734?

To fix CVE-2021-24734, update the Compact WP Audio Player plugin to version 1.9.7 or later.

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