CVE Catalog

CVE-2021-47982

MediumCVSS 6.4
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.19%

9th percentile - higher than 9% of all known CVEs

Summary

WordPress Plugin WP-Paginate 2.1.3 contains a stored XSS vulnerability. Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts via the preset parameter in the plugin settings form. Scripts are stored and execute in administrator browsers when settings are viewed.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves arbitrary JavaScript execution in the admin context, potentially leading to data theft or account takeover.

Recommendation

Update the WP-Paginate plugin to the latest version. If unavailable, temporarily disable the plugin and apply WAF rules to block malicious input.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

WordPress Plugin WP-Paginate 2.1.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the preset parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to the plugin settings page with script payloads in the preset parameter that are stored and executed when administrators view the settings.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS