CVE-2021-24436

W3 Total Cache < 2.1.4 - Reflected XSS in Extensions Page (Attribute Context)

Published Jul 19, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 6.1 Medium EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 was vulnerable to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) security vulnerability within the "extension" parameter in the Extensions dashboard, which is output in an attribute without being escaped first. This could allow an attacker, who can convince an authenticated admin into clicking a link, to run malicious JavaScript within the user's web browser, which could lead to full site compromise.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-11348 The W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 was vulnerable to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) security vulnerability within the "extension" parameter in the Extensions dashboard, which is output in an attribute without being escaped first. This could allow an attacker, who can convince an authenticated admin into clicking a link, to run malicious JavaScript within the user's web browser, which could lead to full site compromise.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 7:28 PM
Reserved
Jan 14, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 19, 2021, 11:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:40 AM