CVE-2021-36875 MEDIUM

CVE-2021-36875: WordPress uListing plugin <= 2.0.5 - Auth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Stylemix
Product Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 27, 2021
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Stylemix Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing: from n/a through 2.0.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The uListing WordPress plugin through version 2.0.5 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated admin can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can affect site visitors across the application.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they view the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject scripts that steal visitor data, redirect users, or deface content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin-level access to the WordPress site; victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 27, 2021 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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