WordPress Plugin WP-Paginate 2.1.3 Stored XSS via preset
CVE-2021-47982

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP-paginate
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-47982?

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.

Affected Version(s)

WP-Paginate 2.1.3

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-2021-47982 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49355
exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-paginate/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wp-...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Park Won Seok
.