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CVE-2021-47927: WordPress Plugin WP Symposium Pro 2021.10 Stored XSS via wps_admin_forum_add_name

WordPress Plugin WP Symposium Pro 2021.10 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by exploiting insufficient sanitization of the forum name parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to the admin setup page with JavaScript payloads in the wps_admin_forum_add_name parameter, which are stored and executed when the forum is accessed.

MediumCVSS 6.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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This is a stored cross-site scripting flaw in the WordPress WP Symposium Pro plugin. An authenticated attacker could save malicious script content in a forum name, causing it to run later when the forum is viewed. The available sources rate it medium severity and do not show confirmed active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to WordPress sites running WP Symposium Pro 2021.10, especially where authenticated users can reach the vulnerable forum setup functionality. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products. Prioritize this for WordPress environments using WP Symposium Pro. It is not a critical infrastructure emergency, but stored XSS can expose administrator sessions, alter site content, or support follow-on compromise if left unresolved. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for WP Symposium Pro and confirm installed version.; Check vendor, WordPress.org, and VulnCheck guidance for fixed or supported versions.; Restrict access to forum setup and administrative plugin functions..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.4CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7VulnCheck
5.1CVSS 4.0MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:NVulnCheck

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

5.1Medium
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-47927Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
WpsymposiumproWP Symposium Pro2021.10Listed
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