W3 Total Cache < 2.1.4 - Reflected XSS in Extensions Page (Attribute Context)
CVE-2021-24436

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
W3 Total Cache
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 July 2021

Summary

The W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 was vulnerable to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) security vulnerability within the "extension" parameter in the Extensions dashboard, which is output in an attribute without being escaped first. This could allow an attacker, who can convince an authenticated admin into clicking a link, to run malicious JavaScript within the user's web browser, which could lead to full site compromise.

Affected Version(s)

W3 Total Cache 2.1.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/05988ebb-7378-4a3a-9d2d-...
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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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

renniepak
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