CVE-2021-24176

Name: CVE-2021-24176
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-05T19:15:16.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24176 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The JH 404 Logger WordPress plugin through 1.1 doesn't sanitise the referer and path of 404 pages, when they are output in the dashboard, which leads to executing arbitrary JavaScript code in the WordPress dashboard.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The JH 404 Logger WordPress plugin through 1.1 doesn't sanitise the referer and path of 404 pages, when they are output in the dashboard, which leads to executing arbitrary JavaScript code in the WordPress dashboard.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jh 404 Logger Project	Jh 404 Logger	<= 1.1

References

https://ganofins.com/blog/my-first-cve-2021-24176/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/705bcd6e-6817-4f89-be37-901a767b0585Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://ganofins.com/blog/my-first-cve-2021-24176/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/705bcd6e-6817-4f89-be37-901a767b0585Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24176?

How severe is CVE-2021-24176?

CVE-2021-24176 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24176?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST