CVE-2021-24196

Name: CVE-2021-24196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-05T19:15:16.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24196 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Social Slider Widget WordPress plugin before 1.8.5 allowed Authenticated Reflected XSS in the plugin settings page as the ‘token_error’ parameter can be controlled by users and it is directly echoed without being sanitized. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Social Slider Widget WordPress plugin before 1.8.5 allowed Authenticated Reflected XSS in the plugin settings page as the ‘token_error’ parameter can be controlled by users and it is directly echoed without being sanitized

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

0.68%

47.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cm-Wp	Social Slider Widget	< 1.8.5

References

https://purinechu.github.io/posts/social_slider_widget_reflected_xss/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bb20d732-a5e4-4140-ab51-b2aa1a53db12Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://purinechu.github.io/posts/social_slider_widget_reflected_xss/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bb20d732-a5e4-4140-ab51-b2aa1a53db12Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24196?

How severe is CVE-2021-24196?

CVE-2021-24196 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24196?

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-2021-24196?

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Source: NVD / NIST