maxfoundry WP-Paginate 2.1.3 on WordPress Setting preset cross site scripting

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A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in maxfoundry WP-Paginate 2.1.3 on WordPress. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Setting Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument preset can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2021-47982. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in maxfoundry WP-Paginate 2.1.3 on WordPress. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation of the argument preset 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. CVE summarizes:

WordPress Plugin WP-Paginate 2.1.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the preset parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to the plugin settings page with script payloads in the preset parameter that are stored and executed when administrators view the settings.

The weakness was published by Park Won Seok as 49355. The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-47982 since 06/08/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (49355) and EUVD (EUVD-2021-34848). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• maxfoundry

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• WP-Paginate

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• 2.1.3

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