Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Post Grid Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2020-35936

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Team Showcase
Post Grid
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 January 2021

What is CVE-2020-35936?

The Post Grid plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.0.73, contains a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows remote authenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code via AJAX when importing layouts. The attacker must specify a crafted payload hosted externally in the 'source' parameter, which can potentially compromise the site when executed. This vulnerability underscores the importance of updating and securing your WordPress plugins.

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/10/high-severity-vuln...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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