CVE-2021-24297 Goto < 2.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the formvalue parameter in the Goto WordPress theme, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2021-24297?
CVE-2021-24297 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown Goto, published on 24 May 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 Goto WordPress theme before 2.1 did not properly sanitize the formvalue JSON POST parameter in its tl_filter AJAX action, leading to an unauthenticated Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24297?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Boostifythemes Goto.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24297?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24297 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-2021-24297 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24297 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Goto
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g2fh-2pjf-f9ww.