CVE-2021-24259

Name: CVE-2021-24259
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-05T19:15:08.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24259 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The “Elementor Addon Elements” WordPress Plugin before 1.11.2 has several widgets that are vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) by lower-privileged users such as contributors, all via a similar method.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The “Elementor Addon Elements” WordPress Plugin before 1.11.2 has several widgets that are vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) by lower-privileged users such as contributors, all via a similar method.

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

0.59%

43.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webtechstreet	Elementor Addon Elements	< 1.11.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0719063f-7743-4a34-94b9-f67fd98e5990Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/recent-patches-rock-the-elementor-ecosystem/Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0719063f-7743-4a34-94b9-f67fd98e5990Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/recent-patches-rock-the-elementor-ecosystem/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24259?

How severe is CVE-2021-24259?

CVE-2021-24259 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24259?

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-2021-24259?

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Source: NVD / NIST