CVE-2021-39322 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This article provides details about CVE-2021-39322, a vulnerability in the Easy Social Icons plugin for WordPress.

Understanding CVE-2021-39322

This section delves into the specifics of the CVE-2021-39322 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2021-39322?

The Easy Social Icons plugin <= 3.0.8 for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows for a reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack.

The Impact of CVE-2021-39322

The vulnerability poses a medium-level threat with a CVSS base score of 6.1, making it possible to inject malicious code using certain configurations.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-39322

Explore the technical aspects of the CVE-2021-39322 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The Easy Social Icons plugin <= 3.0.8 for WordPress exposes the raw value of

$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']

, enabling attackers to execute a Cross-Site Scripting attack.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Easy Social Icons
Vendor: cybernetikz
Version: 3.0.8 (custom)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can inject malicious code into the request path, particularly effective on systems using Apache+modPHP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate the CVE-2021-39322 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Easy Social Icons plugin to version > 3.0.8.
Implement security measures to sanitize user inputs.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update plugins to prevent vulnerabilities.
Educate users about preventing XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security patches for WordPress plugins and apply them promptly.