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CVE-2021-24693 The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.5 does not escape the "File Thumbnail" post meta before…
Description
The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.5 does not escape the "File Thumbnail" post meta before outputting it in some pages, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Given the that XSS is triggered even when the Download is in a review state, contributor could make JavaScript code execute in a context of a reviewer such as admin and make them create a rogue admin account, or install a malicious plugin
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Download Monitor 3.9 | earliest → < 3.9.5 | 3.9.5 |
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CVE-2021-24696
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CVE-2021-24694
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