Smart SEO Tool Plugin up to 3.0.5 on WordPress TDK Optimisation Search cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Smart SEO Tool Plugin up to 3.0.5 on WordPress. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component TDK Optimisation. The manipulation of the argument Search results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-24976. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Smart SEO Tool Plugin up to 3.0.5 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). Affected is some unknown processing of the component TDK Optimisation. The manipulation of the argument search with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The weakness was shared 01/24/2022 as 2637305. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-24976 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 3.0.6 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at plugins.trac.wordpress.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Base Score: 3.5
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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: Smart SEO Tool Plugin 3.0.6
Patch: plugins.trac.wordpress.org

Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 2637305
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-24976 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24976
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-191484

Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2022 13:27
Updated: 01/27/2022 16:14
Changes: 01/24/2022 13:27 (44), 01/27/2022 16:14 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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