CVE-2021-24972: Pixel Cat Lite < 2.6.3 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Mon Dec 13 2021(Updated: )
The Pixel Cat WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fatcatapps Pixel Cat | <2.6.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-24972.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-24972?
The severity of CVE-2021-24972 is medium with a severity value of 4.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-24972?
The affected software for CVE-2021-24972 is the Pixel Cat WordPress plugin before version 2.6.3.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-24972?
CVE-2021-24972 allows high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed.
How can I fix CVE-2021-24972?
To fix CVE-2021-24972, update the Pixel Cat WordPress plugin to version 2.6.3 or later.
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