W3 Total Cache Plugin up to 2.1.3 on WordPress Extensions Dashboard extension cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in W3 Total Cache Plugin up to 2.1.3 on WordPress. This impacts an unknown function of the component Extensions Dashboard. Executing a manipulation of the argument extension can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2021-24436. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in W3 Total Cache Plugin up to 2.1.3 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Extensions Dashboard. The manipulation of the argument extension 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 07/19/2021. The advisory is available at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-24436. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: W3 Total Cache Plugin 2.1.4

Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
07/19/2021 +185 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-24436 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24436
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-178858

Entryinfo

Created: 07/19/2021 17:22
Updated: 07/22/2021 08:08
Changes: 07/19/2021 17:22 (40), 07/22/2021 08:08 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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