CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-24773: WordPress Download Manager < 3.2.16 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

First published: Mon Nov 01 2021(Updated: )

The WordPress Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.16 does not escape some of the Download settings when outputting them, allowing high privilege users to perform XSS attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WordPress Download Manager<3.2.16

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-24773?

    CVE-2021-24773 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-24773?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-24773, update the WordPress Download Manager plugin to version 3.2.16 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-24773?

    CVE-2021-24773 affects users of the WordPress Download Manager plugin prior to version 3.2.16.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2021-24773 enable?

    CVE-2021-24773 allows high privilege users to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • Is unfiltered_html capability a factor in CVE-2021-24773?

    CVE-2021-24773 can be exploited regardless of whether the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed for users.

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