WP Super Cache Plugin up to 1.7.2 on WordPress Settings wp_cache_location cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in WP Super Cache Plugin up to 1.7.2 on WordPress. Affected is an unknown function of the component Settings Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument wp_cache_location can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-24329. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WP Super Cache Plugin up to 1.7.2 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Settings Handler. The manipulation of the argument wp_cache_location with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was shared 06/02/2021. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-24329. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 1.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WP Super Cache Plugin 1.7.3

Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
06/02/2021 +138 days 🔍
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06/05/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-24329 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24329
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-176164

Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2021 09:07
Updated: 06/05/2021 07:09
Changes: 06/02/2021 09:07 (40), 06/05/2021 07:09 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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