CVE-2021-36826 MEDIUM

CVE-2021-36826: WordPress WP Project Manager plugin <= 2.4.13 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Wedevs
Product WP Project Manager (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 4, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authenticated (subscriber or higher user role if allowed to access projects) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in weDevs WP Project Manager plugin <= 2.4.13 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Project Manager versions up to 2.4.13 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the site's integrity and confidentiality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; may lead to credential theft or unauthorized actions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 4, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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