CVE-2021-36841: YITH Maintenance Mode (WordPress plugin) <= 1.3.7 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Published Sep 27, 2021
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Updated

Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in YITH Maintenance Mode (WordPress plugin) versions <= 1.3.7, vulnerable parameter &yithmaintenancenewslettersubmitlabel. Possible even when unfiltered HTML is disallowed by WordPress configuration.

Affected Software

1 affected component
YITHEMES Yith Maintenance Mode Wordpress<=1.3.7

Remediation

Information

Update to 1.3.8 or higher version.

Event History

Sep 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:35 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36841?

CVE-2021-36841 is an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the YITH Maintenance Mode WordPress plugin.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36841?

The severity of CVE-2021-36841 is medium with a score of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2021-36841 affect YITH Maintenance Mode?

CVE-2021-36841 affects YITH Maintenance Mode versions <= 1.3.7, specifically the vulnerable parameter &yith_maintenance_newsletter_submit_label.

4

Can CVE-2021-36841 be exploited even when HTML filtering is enabled in WordPress?

Yes, CVE-2021-36841 can be exploited even when unfiltered HTML is disallowed by the WordPress configuration.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-36841 in YITH Maintenance Mode?

To fix CVE-2021-36841 in YITH Maintenance Mode, update to a version higher than 1.3.7.

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