Advanced AJAX Product Filters < 1.5.4.7 - Unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2021-24432

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Advanced Ajax Product Filters
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Advanced AJAX Product Filters plugin for WordPress. The issue arises due to inadequate sanitization of the 'term_id' POST parameter before it is rendered on the webpage, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. If exploited, this vulnerability can compromise user data and threaten the integrity of the affected WordPress site. Proper sanitization methods should be implemented to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability and protect website visitors.

Affected Version(s)

Advanced AJAX Product Filters 0 < 1.5.4.7

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2021-24432 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b92ec5f7-d6a8-476f-a01e-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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WPScan
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