CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-24812: BetterLinks < 1.2.6 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

First published: Tue Nov 23 2021(Updated: )

The BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 1.2.6 does not sanitise and escape some of imported link fields, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues when an admin import a malicious CSV.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wpdeveloper Betterlinks<1.2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for the BetterLinks WordPress plugin?

    The vulnerability ID for the BetterLinks WordPress plugin is CVE-2021-24812.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-24812?

    The severity of CVE-2021-24812 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2021-24812?

    The affected software for CVE-2021-24812 is the BetterLinks WordPress plugin version up to exclusive 1.2.6.

  • What is the CWE number associated with CVE-2021-24812?

    The CWE number associated with CVE-2021-24812 is 79.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-24812?

    To fix CVE-2021-24812, update the BetterLinks WordPress plugin to version 1.2.6 or higher.

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