Page View Count Plugin up to 2.4.8 on WordPress Shortcode postid cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Page View Count Plugin up to 2.4.8 on WordPress and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Shortcode Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument postid can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-24509. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Page View Count Plugin up to 2.4.8 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation of the argument postid 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 08/10/2021. The advisory is available at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-24509. 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 2.4.9 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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Page View Count Plugin 2.4.9

Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
08/10/2021 +207 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-24509 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24509
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-180394

Entryinfo

Created: 08/10/2021 08:16
Updated: 08/14/2021 14:16
Changes: 08/10/2021 08:16 (40), 08/14/2021 14:16 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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