Post Grid Plugin up to 2.1.15 on WordPress Search Form keyword cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Post Grid Plugin up to 2.1.15 on WordPress. This affects an unknown function of the component Search Form. Such manipulation of the argument keyword leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2021-24986. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Post Grid Plugin up to 2.1.15 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Search Form. The manipulation of the argument keyword 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 04/11/2022. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-24986 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 2.1.16 eliminates this vulnerability.

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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: Post Grid Plugin 2.1.16

Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
04/11/2022 +451 days 🔍
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04/13/2022 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-24986 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24986
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-196820

Entryinfo

Created: 04/11/2022 19:48
Updated: 04/13/2022 17:09
Changes: 04/11/2022 19:48 (41), 04/13/2022 17:09 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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