CVE-2021-24693

Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.5 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via File Thumbnail

Published Nov 8, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 9.0 Critical EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.5 does not escape the "File Thumbnail" post meta before outputting it in some pages, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Given the that XSS is triggered even when the Download is in a review state, contributor could make JavaScript code execute in a context of a reviewer such as admin and make them create a rogue admin account, or install a malicious plugin

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-11605 The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.5 does not escape the "File Thumbnail" post meta before outputting it in some pages, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Given the that XSS is triggered even when the Download is in a review state, contributor could make JavaScript code execute in a context of a reviewer such as admin and make them create a rogue admin account, or install a malicious plugin
History

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 7:42 PM
Reserved
Jan 14, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 8, 2021, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:40 AM