CVE-2021-42365: Asgaros Forums <= 1.15.13 Authenticated Stored XSS

Published Nov 29, 2021
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Updated

The Asgaros Forums WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping via the name parameter found in the ~/admin/tables/admin-structure-table.php file which allowed attackers with administrative user access to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.15.13. This affects multi-site installations where unfilteredhtml is disabled for administrators, and sites where unfilteredhtml is disabled.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Asgaros Asgaros Forum WordPress<1.15.14

Event History

Nov 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Asgaros Forums WordPress plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Asgaros Forums WordPress plugin vulnerability is CVE-2021-42365.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-42365?

The severity level of CVE-2021-42365 is medium, with a severity value of 4.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-42365?

The affected software for CVE-2021-42365 is the Asgaros Forums WordPress plugin up to version 1.15.14.

4

How does the vulnerability occur in the Asgaros Forums WordPress plugin?

The vulnerability occurs due to insufficient escaping via the name parameter found in the ~/admin/tables/admin-structure-table.php file of the Asgaros Forums WordPress plugin.

5

How can attackers exploit this vulnerability?

Attackers with administrative user access can exploit this vulnerability by injecting arbitrary web scripts.

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