Wordpress plugin wp prayer version 1.6.1 prayer_messages stored crosssite scripting (xss) (authenticated) Vulnerability / Exploit

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Exploits / Vulnerability Discovered : 2021-06-01 | Type : webapps | Platform : php
This exploit / vulnerability Wordpress plugin wp prayer version 1.6.1 prayer_messages stored crosssite scripting (xss) (authenticated) is for educational purposes only and if it is used you will do on your own risk!

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# Exploit Title: WordPress Plugin WP Prayer version 1.6.1 - 'prayer_messages' Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (Authenticated)
# Date: 2021-05-31
# Exploit Author: Bastijn Ouwendijk
# Vendor Homepage: http://goprayer.com/
# Software Link: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-prayer/
# Version: 1.6.1 and earlier
# Tested on: Windows 10
# Proof: https://bastijnouwendijk.com/cve-2021-24313/

Steps to exploit this vulnerability:

1. Log into the WordPress website with a user account, can be a user with any role
2. Go to the page where prayer or praise request can be made and fill in the requested information
3. In the 'prayer_messages' field of the prayer request form put the payload: <script>alert("XSS")</script>
4. Submit the form
5. Go to the page where the prayer requests are listed
6. The prayer requests are loaded and an alert is shown with text 'XSS' in the browser