CVE-2021-38356: NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster <= 4.3.20 Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Nov 1, 2021
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Updated

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster <= 4.3.20 WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the $REQUEST['page'] parameter which is echoed out on inc/nxsclasssnap.php by supplying the appropriate value 'nxssnap-post' to load the page in $GET['page'] along with malicious JavaScript in $POST['page'].

Affected Software

1 affected component
NextScripts Social Networks Auto Poster Wordpress<=4.3.20

Event History

Nov 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38356?

CVE-2021-38356 has a medium severity, as it allows reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-38356?

To fix CVE-2021-38356, update the NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin to version 4.3.21 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-38356?

Any WordPress sites using NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin versions up to and including 4.3.20 are affected by CVE-2021-38356.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-38356?

CVE-2021-38356 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2021-38356?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-38356 to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users.

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