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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-38321
CVE-2021-38321:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Custom Menu Plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 1.3.3) was identified with a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-38321. The vulnerability was discovered in the selected_menu parameter within the ~/custom-menus.php file. This security issue was reported on August 9, 2021, with Wordfence serving as the assigning CNA (CVE Numbering Authority) (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79, which is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) weakness. The security flaw exists in the selected_menu parameter of the custom-menus.php file, allowing potential attackers to inject malicious web scripts into the application (Wordfence Advisory).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts through the selected_menu parameter, which could potentially lead to the execution of unauthorized JavaScript code in users' browsers (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to update their Custom Menu Plugin to a version newer than 1.3.3 to address this security vulnerability (Wordfence Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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