CVE-2021-24759 Detail
Current Description
The PDF.js Viewer WordPress plugin before 2.0.2 does not escape some of its shortcode and Gutenberg Block attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Analysis Description
The PDF.js Viewer WordPress plugin before 2.0.2 does not escape some of its shortcode and Gutenberg Block attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (‘Cross-site Scripting’) | WPScan |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis 12/06/2021 2:21:11 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | CPE Configuration |
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*cpe:2.3:a:pdf.js_viewer_project:pdf.js_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.0.2
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| Added | CVSS V2 |
NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N) |
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| Added | CVSS V2 Metadata |
Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism |
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/38274ef2-5100-4669-9544-a42346b6727d No Types Assigned |
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/38274ef2-5100-4669-9544-a42346b6727d Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-24759
NVD Published Date:
12/06/2021
NVD Last Modified:
12/06/2021
Source:
WPScan