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CVE-2021-24344: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The Easy Preloader WordPress plugin through version 1.0.0 contains a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-24344. The vulnerability was discovered by Kishore Hariram and publicly disclosed on May 24, 2021. The issue affects the plugin's setting fields, which lack proper sanitization (WPScan).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue with a CVSS score of 3.5 (low severity). It is categorized under OWASP Top 10 A7: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and CWE-79. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of setting fields in the plugin's admin interface (WPScan).

Impact

When exploited, this vulnerability allows authenticated users with admin privileges to store and execute malicious JavaScript code in the plugin's settings. The stored XSS payload will be executed every time an administrator accesses the plugin's settings page (WPScan).

Mitigation and workarounds

As of the last update, there is no known fix available for this vulnerability. Website administrators using the Easy Preloader plugin version 1.0.0 or below should consider either removing the plugin or implementing additional security measures to restrict admin access (WPScan).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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