CVE-2021-24265

Name: CVE-2021-24265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-05T19:15:08.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24265 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The “Rife Elementor Extensions & Templates” WordPress Plugin before 1.1.6 has a widget that is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) by lower-privileged users such as contributors, all via a similar method.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The “Rife Elementor Extensions & Templates” WordPress Plugin before 1.1.6 has a widget that is 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

0.56%

42.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apollo13themes	Rife Elementor Extensions \& Templates	< 1.1.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9f4771dc-80b5-49ff-9f64-bf6c36f76863Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/recent-patches-rock-the-elementor-ecosystem/Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9f4771dc-80b5-49ff-9f64-bf6c36f76863Third 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-2021-24265?

How severe is CVE-2021-24265?

CVE-2021-24265 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24265?

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-2021-24265?

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Source: NVD / NIST