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Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2021-25008

Code Snippets <= 2.14.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

The Code Snippets WordPress plugin before 2.14.3 does not escape the snippets-safe-mode parameter before outputting it back in attributes, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Quick Answer

CVE-2021-25008 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.1 Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin Code Snippets. It affects Versions before 2.14.3 and is fixed in 2.14.3.

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Published
Dec 27, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
code-snippets
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

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Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.14.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2021-25008 is tracked for the Plugin Code Snippets as medium severity with CVSS 6.1. The affected range is Versions before 2.14.3. Update Code Snippets to 2.14.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Cross-Site Scripting
Primary Fixed Version
2.14.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 2.14.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2021-25008
References
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/77ff6195-e2e6-49bd-a96e-d2f60b309368?source=api-prod
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
code-snippets View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2021-25008
Patched Versions
2.14.3
Affected Versions
Versions before 2.14.3
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