CVE-2021-24266

Name: CVE-2021-24266
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-05T19:15:08.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24266 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The “The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder Lite” WordPress Plugin before 2.0.6 has four 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 “The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder Lite” WordPress Plugin before 2.0.6 has four 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
Posimyth	The Plus Addons For Elementor Page Builder Lite	< 2.0.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/78014ddd-1cc2-4723-8194-4bf478888578Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/recent-patches-rock-the-elementor-ecosystem/Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/78014ddd-1cc2-4723-8194-4bf478888578Third 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-2021-24266?

How severe is CVE-2021-24266?

CVE-2021-24266 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-2021-24266?

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-2021-24266?

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Source: NVD / NIST