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CVE-2021-38315: SP Project & Document Manager <= 4.25 Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

The SP Project & Document Manager WordPress plugin is vulnerable to attribute-based Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the from and to parameters in the ~/functions.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 4.25.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in a WordPress document-management plugin. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link, causing script to run in that user's browser. The likely business impact is account or session exposure and unauthorized actions in the browser context, not direct server takeover.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority web exposure issue. It is not reported as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but WordPress XSS can affect administrators and customer-facing trust. Prioritize exposed production sites using the affected plugin.

Technical view

CVE-2021-38315 affects SP Project & Document Manager versions up to and including 4.25. The from and to parameters in functions.php are reported as attribute-based reflected XSS. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the SmartyPants SP Project & Document Manager plugin at version 4.25 or earlier. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, affected route details, or a confirmed fixed version.

Exploitation context

The CVE requires user interaction, typically by convincing a target to visit a crafted URL. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit use, or weaponized tooling evidence.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports reflected XSS via from and to parameters, mapped to CWE-79. The bundle does not name a patch version or provide exploit status. Avoid assuming broader products, other versions beyond the stated affected range, or active exploitation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for SP Project & Document Manager installations.
  • Check installed plugin versions and prioritize versions 4.25 or earlier.
  • Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed release.
  • Update when a confirmed fixed version is available.
  • Temporarily disable the plugin where exposure is unnecessary.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
  • Record the exact installed plugin version.
  • Review access logs for unusual from or to parameter values.
  • Use a safe scanner check that does not execute scripts.
  • Verify remediation by confirming the plugin version or removal status.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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CVE-2021-38315 mapping review

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-38315Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
SmartyPantsSP Project & Document Manager4.25Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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