JNews Theme up to 8.0.5 on WordPress POST Request /?ajax-request=jnews cat_id cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in JNews Theme up to 8.0.5 on WordPress. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /?ajax-request=jnews of the component POST Request Handler. This manipulation of the argument cat_id causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2021-24342. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in JNews Theme up to 8.0.5 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file /?ajax-request=jnews of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument cat_id 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 presented 06/07/2021. The advisory is shared at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-24342. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 8.0.6 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: JNews Theme 8.0.6

Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
06/07/2021 +143 days 🔍
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06/10/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-24342 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24342
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-176413

Entryinfo

Created: 06/07/2021 21:51
Updated: 06/10/2021 11:12
Changes: 06/07/2021 21:51 (41), 06/10/2021 11:12 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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