CVE-2021-24162

Name: CVE-2021-24162
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-05T19:15:15.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24162 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Reponsive Menu (free and Pro) WordPress plugins before 4.0.4, attackers could craft a request and trick an administrator into importing all new settings. These settings could be modified to include malicious JavaScript, therefore allowing an attacker to inject payloads that could aid in further infection of the site.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Reponsive Menu (free and Pro) WordPress plugins before 4.0.4, attackers could craft a request and trick an administrator into importing all new settings. These settings could be modified to include malicious JavaScript, therefore allowing an attacker to inject payloads that could aid in further infection of the site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Expresstech	Responsive Menu	< 4.0.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/923fc3a3-4bcc-4b48-870a-6150e14509b5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/02/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-responsive-menu-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/923fc3a3-4bcc-4b48-870a-6150e14509b5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/02/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-responsive-menu-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24162?

How severe is CVE-2021-24162?

CVE-2021-24162 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24162?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-24162?

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Source: NVD / NIST