CVE-2021-25008
CVE-2021-25008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Codesnippets Code Snippets with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Codesnippets Code Snippets
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-25008?
- 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
- How severe is CVE-2021-25008?
- CVE-2021-25008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-25008 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-25008?
- CVE-2021-25008 affects Codesnippets Code Snippets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-25008?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-25008 published?
- CVE-2021-25008 was published on 2022-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:codesnippets:code_snippets:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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