CVE-2021-24261

Name: CVE-2021-24261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-05T19:15:08.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24261 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The “HT Mega – Absolute Addons for Elementor Page Builder” WordPress Plugin before 1.5.7 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 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The “HT Mega – Absolute Addons for Elementor Page Builder” WordPress Plugin before 1.5.7 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

0.66%

47.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hasthemes	Ht Mega	< 1.5.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0377705d-29e9-47db-a5bb-8acaf311a38fExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/recent-patches-rock-the-elementor-ecosystem/Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0377705d-29e9-47db-a5bb-8acaf311a38fExploit, Third 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-2021-24261?

How severe is CVE-2021-24261?

CVE-2021-24261 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24261?

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-2021-24261?

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Source: NVD / NIST