CVE-2021-25105
CVE-2021-25105 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ivorysearch Ivory Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Ivorysearch Ivory Search
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Ivory Search WordPress plugin before 5.4.1 does not escape some of the Form settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-25105?
- The Ivory Search WordPress plugin before 5.4.1 does not escape some of the Form settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
- How severe is CVE-2021-25105?
- CVE-2021-25105 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-25105 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-25105?
- CVE-2021-25105 affects Ivorysearch Ivory Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-25105?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-25105 published?
- CVE-2021-25105 was published on 2022-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ivorysearch:ivory_search:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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