CVE-2021-24878: SupportCandy < 2.2.7 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Feb 7, 2022
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Updated

The SupportCandy WordPress plugin before 2.2.7 does not sanitise and escape the query string before outputting it back in pages with the [wpsccreateticket] shortcode embed, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Affected Software

1 affected component
SupportCandy SupportCandy WordPress<2.2.7

Event History

Feb 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24878?

CVE-2021-24878 is a vulnerability in the SupportCandy WordPress plugin before version 2.2.7 that allows for a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24878?

The severity of CVE-2021-24878 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2021-24878 affect SupportCandy WordPress plugin?

CVE-2021-24878 affects the SupportCandy WordPress plugin before version 2.2.7, allowing for a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-24878?

To fix CVE-2021-24878, update the SupportCandy WordPress plugin to version 2.2.7 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24878?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-24878 at the following reference: [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d2f1fd60-5e5e-4e38-9559-ba2d14ae37bf]

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