CVE-2021-25112
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The vulnerability (CVE-2021-25112) affects the WHMCS Bridge WordPress plugin versions below 6.4b. It was discovered and publicly disclosed on January 27, 2022. The vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue that impacts the plugin's admin dashboard functionality (WPScan).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from improper input validation where the plugin fails to sanitize and escape the 'error' parameter before outputting it back in the admin dashboard. This vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 6.1 (medium severity) and is classified under CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting). The vulnerability can be exploited through the admin dashboard URL by manipulating the error parameter (WPScan).

Impact

When exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the admin dashboard. This could potentially lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed with administrator privileges (WPScan).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been fixed in version 6.4b of the WHMCS Bridge plugin. Users are advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the risk (WPScan).

Additional resources


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