VDB-191480 · CVE-2021-24423 · GCVE-0-2021-24423

UpdraftPlus Backup Plugin prior 1.6.59 on WordPress updraft_service cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in UpdraftPlus Backup Plugin on WordPress. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Such manipulation of the argument updraft_service leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2021-24423. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in UpdraftPlus Backup Plugin on WordPress (Backup Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument updraft_service with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity.

The weakness was published 01/24/2022. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-24423 since 01/14/2021. 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 1.6.59 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Backup Software

Name

UpdraftPlus Backup Plugin

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.3

VulDB Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Temp Score: 2.3
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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: UpdraftPlus Backup Plugin 1.6.59

Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
01/24/2022 +375 days 🔍
01/24/2022 +0 days 🔍
01/27/2022 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-24423 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24423
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-191480

Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2022 13:22
Updated: 01/27/2022 15:48
Changes: 01/24/2022 13:22 (39), 01/27/2022 15:48 (1)
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