CVE-2021-24316

Name: CVE-2021-24316
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-01T14:15:08.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 6.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24316 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The search feature of the Mediumish WordPress theme through 1.0.47 does not properly sanitise it's 's' GET parameter before output it back the page, leading to the Cross-SIte Scripting issue.. EPSS estimates a 6.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The search feature of the Mediumish WordPress theme through 1.0.47 does not properly sanitise it's 's' GET parameter before output it back the page, leading to the Cross-SIte Scripting issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

6.44%

92.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wowthemes	Mediumish	<= 1.0.47

References

https://m0ze.ru/vulnerability/%5B2021-03-14%5D-%5BWordPress%5D-%5BCWE-79%5D-Mediumish-WordPress-Theme-v1.0.47.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/57e27de4-58f5-46aa-9b59-809705733b2eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wowthemes.net/themes/mediumish-wordpress/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://m0ze.ru/vulnerability/%5B2021-03-14%5D-%5BWordPress%5D-%5BCWE-79%5D-Mediumish-WordPress-Theme-v1.0.47.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/57e27de4-58f5-46aa-9b59-809705733b2eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wowthemes.net/themes/mediumish-wordpress/Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24316?

The search feature of the Mediumish WordPress theme through 1.0.47 does not properly sanitise it's 's' GET parameter before output it back the page, leading to the Cross-SIte Scripting issue.

How severe is CVE-2021-24316?

CVE-2021-24316 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24316?

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-2021-24316?

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Source: NVD / NIST