What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24366?

CVE-2021-24366 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-24366?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-24366. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.0%.

Admin Columns CVE-2021-24366

MEDIUM

2021-06-21 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS Admin Columns

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 21, 2021 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionNVD

The Admin Columns WordPress plugin before 4.3 and Admin Columns Pro WordPress plugin before 5.5.1 do not sanitise and escape its Label settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

AnalysisAI

The Admin Columns WordPress plugin before 4.3 and Admin Columns Pro WordPress plugin before 5.5.1 do not sanitise and escape its Label settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.