CVE-2021-43409: WPO365 | LOGIN - Wordpress Plugin Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
The “WPO365 | LOGIN” WordPress plugin (up to and including version 15.3) by wpo365.com is vulnerable to a persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability (also known as Stored or Second-Order XSS). Persistent XSS vulnerabilities occur when the application stores and retrieves client supplied data without proper handling of dangerous content. This type of XSS vulnerability is exploited by submitting malicious script content to the application which is then retrieved and executed by other application users. The attacker could exploit this to conduct a range of attacks against users of the affected application such as session hijacking, account take over and accessing sensitive data. In this case, the XSS payload can be submitted by any anonymous user, the payload then renders and executes when a WordPress administrator authenticates and accesses the WordPress Dashboard. The injected payload can carry out actions on behalf of the administrator including adding other administrative users and changing application settings. This flaw could be exploited to ultimately provide full control of the affected system to the attacker.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-43409?
CVE-2021-43409 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its nature as a persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2021-43409?
To fix CVE-2021-43409, upgrade to the latest version of the WPO365 | LOGIN plugin that is higher than version 15.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-43409?
CVE-2021-43409 is a persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WPO365 | LOGIN WordPress plugin.
Which versions of the WPO365 | LOGIN plugin are affected by CVE-2021-43409?
CVE-2021-43409 affects all versions of the WPO365 | LOGIN plugin up to and including version 15.3.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2021-43409?
By exploiting CVE-2021-43409, an attacker can execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.