What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24367?

CVE-2021-24367 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: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-24367?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-24367. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Wp Config File Editor CVE-2021-24367

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2021-06-21 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS Wp Config File Editor

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 WP Config File Editor WordPress plugin through 1.7.1 was affected by an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

The WP Config File Editor WordPress plugin through 1.7.1 was affected by an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. 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

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The WP Config File Editor WordPress plugin through 1.7.1 was affected by an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Affected products include: Wp Config File Editor Project Wp Config File Editor. Version information: through 1.7.1.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.