CVE-2021-24540 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Wonder Video Embed WordPress plugin prior to version 1.8. This flaw allows authenticated users, even those with low-privilege roles like Contributor, to inject malicious scripts due to improper sanitization of shortcode parameters. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.4), a successful attack could lead to limited data compromise and integrity impact, requiring user interaction. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wonderplugin:wonder_video_embed:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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