CVE-2021-24265
5.4 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2021-24265 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apollo13themes rife_elementor_extensions_\&_templates. It was published on May 5, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
The “Rife Elementor Extensions & Templates” WordPress Plugin before 1.1.6 has a widget that is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) by lower-privileged users such as contributors, all via a similar method.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apollo13themes. Update rife_elementor_extensions_\&_templates to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| apollo13themes | rife_elementor_extensions_\&_templates | >= 0, < 1.1.6 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24265?
CVE-2021-24265 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apollo13themes rife_elementor_extensions_\&_templates. It was published on May 5, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2021-24265?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-24265?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apollo13themes. Update rife_elementor_extensions_\&_templates to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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