CVE-2021-47982
WordPress Plugin WP-Paginate 2.1.3 Stored XSS via preset
Description
WordPress Plugin WP-Paginate 2.1.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the preset parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to the plugin settings page with script payloads in the preset parameter that are stored and executed when administrators view the settings.
INFO
Published Date :
June 8, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 7:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the WP-Paginate plugin to the latest version.
- Sanitize user input for the preset parameter.
- Avoid storing unescaped user data.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-47982.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-paginate/ | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49355 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wp-paginate-stored-xss-via-preset |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: plugin de WordPress WP-Paginate, Description: El plugin de WordPress WP-Paginate 2.1.3 contiene una vulnerabilidad de cross-site scripting almacenado que permite a atacantes autenticados inyectar scripts maliciosos manipulando el parámetro preset. Los atacantes pueden enviar solicitudes POST a la página de configuración del plugin con cargas útiles de script en el parámetro preset que se almacenan y ejecutan cuando los administradores ven la configuración. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'maxfoundry', 'product': 'WP-Paginate', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.1.3'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2021-47982', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-08T13:20:19.455781Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description WordPress Plugin WP-Paginate 2.1.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the preset parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to the plugin settings page with script payloads in the preset parameter that are stored and executed when administrators view the settings. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-paginate/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49355 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wp-paginate-stored-xss-via-preset