CVE-2021-36844 LOW

CVE-2021-36844: WordPress WP Subscribe plugin <= 1.2.12 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Mythemeshop
Product WP Subscribe (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published May 2, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

3.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MyThemeShop WP Subscribe plugin <= 1.2.12 on WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Subscribe versions up to 1.2.12 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the plugin settings. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity of the site's content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the plugin settings page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account compromise could allow injection of malicious scripts affecting other administrators or site functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be logged in as an administrator. The victim must visit the affected settings page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 2, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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