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CVE-2021-43409: WPO365 | LOGIN - Wordpress Plugin Persistent Cross-Site Scripting

The “WPO365 | LOGIN” WordPress plugin (up to and including version 15.3) by wpo365.com is vulnerable to a persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability (also known as Stored or Second-Order XSS). Persistent XSS vulnerabilities occur when the application stores and retrieves client supplied data without proper handling of dangerous content. This type of XSS vulnerability is exploited by submitting malicious script content to the application which is then retrieved and executed by other application users. The attacker could exploit this to conduct a range of attacks against users of the affected application such as session hijacking, account take over and accessing sensitive data. In this case, the XSS payload can be submitted by any anonymous user, the payload then renders and executes when a WordPress administrator authenticates and accesses the WordPress Dashboard. The injected payload can carry out actions on behalf of the administrator including adding other administrative users and changing application settings. This flaw could be exploited to ultimately provide full control of the affected system to the attacker.

CriticalCVSS 9.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
Glexia's TakeAutomated analysiscritical

Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

A vulnerable WPO365 LOGIN WordPress plugin can store attacker-supplied script content that later runs in an administrator's browser. The source says an anonymous user can plant the content, and administrator dashboard access can trigger it. That creates a credible path to administrator actions and possible site takeover.

Executive priority

Treat this as urgent for any public WordPress site using WPO365 LOGIN. The business risk is not just browser compromise; the cited impact includes administrator-level actions that may lead to full site control.

Technical view

CVE-2021-43409 is stored cross-site scripting in WPO365 LOGIN up to and including version 15.3. It is network-reachable, requires no attacker authentication, and requires administrator interaction. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.3 with changed scope and high confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Internet-facing WordPress sites using WPO365 LOGIN, especially versions up to and including 15.3, are the likely exposure. Sites using Microsoft Office 365 or Azure AD login integration should be prioritized for inventory review.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Public reporting says anonymous users can submit stored content that executes when a WordPress administrator authenticates and opens the dashboard, enabling actions in that administrator context.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports stored, second-order XSS with unauthenticated input and administrator-triggered execution. The bundle names the affected range as up to 15.3 but does not provide complete patch details. Do not assume active exploitation without separate KEV or vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all WordPress sites running the WPO365 LOGIN plugin.
  • Confirm installed plugin versions against vendor changelog and CVE guidance.
  • Upgrade to a vendor-supported version outside the affected range.
  • Disable or remove the plugin where it is not required.
  • Review administrator accounts and WordPress settings for unexpected changes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory plugin name and version across production and staging WordPress sites.
  • Check whether any site runs WPO365 LOGIN version 15.3 or older.
  • Review WordPress administrator users created around suspicious login or dashboard activity.
  • Inspect relevant web and WordPress logs for anonymous submissions before admin dashboard access.
  • Use safe scanner checks; avoid executing active script payloads in production.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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CVE-2021-43409 mapping review

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/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
9.3CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N2.85.8Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.3Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-43409Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/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
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
wpo365.comWordPress + Microsoft Office 365 / Azure AD | LOGINunspecifiedListed
Weakness

CWE details

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.