CVE-2021-24239 Pie Register < 3.7.0.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in a victim's browser via the invitation_code parameter in the Pie Register WordPress plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-24239?

CVE-2021-24239 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown Pie Register – User Registration Forms. Invitation based registrations, Custom Login, Payments, published on 22 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Pie Register – User Registration Forms. Invitation based registrations, Custom Login, Payments WordPress plugin before 3.7.0.1 does not sanitise the invitaion_code GET parameter when outputting it in the Activation Code page, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24239?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Genetechsolutions Pie Register.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24239?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24239 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2021-24239 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-24239 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qh44-665f-4v6g.

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