CVE-2021-24994: WPvivid Backup and Migration Plugin < 0.9.69 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Feb 28, 2022
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Updated

The Migration, Backup, Staging WordPress plugin before 0.9.69 does not have authorisation when adding remote storages, and does not sanitise as well as escape a parameter from such unauthenticated requests before outputting it in admin page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

Affected Software

1 affected component
WPvivid Migration\, Backup\, Staging Wordpress<0.9.69

Event History

Feb 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:06 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24994?

CVE-2021-24994 is a vulnerability in the Migration, Backup, Staging WordPress plugin before version 0.9.69 that allows for a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24994?

The severity of CVE-2021-24994 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2021-24994 affect the Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging WordPress plugin?

CVE-2021-24994 affects the Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging WordPress plugin before version 0.9.69 by allowing unauthenticated users to add remote storages without authorization and potentially execute a stored cross-site scripting attack.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-24994?

To fix CVE-2021-24994, upgrade to version 0.9.69 or later of the Migration, Backup, Staging WordPress plugin.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24994?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-24994 at the following reference link: [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ea74257a-f6b0-49e9-a81f-53c0eb81b1da](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ea74257a-f6b0-49e9-a81f-53c0eb81b1da).

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