CVE-2021-24346

Name: CVE-2021-24346
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-14T14:15:08.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24346 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Stock in & out WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 has a search functionality, the lowest accessible level to it being contributor. The srch POST parameter is not validated, sanitised or escaped before using it in the echo statement, leading to a reflected XSS issue. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Stock in & out WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 has a search functionality, the lowest accessible level to it being contributor. The srch POST parameter is not validated, sanitised or escaped before using it in the echo statement, leading to a reflected XSS issue

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

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Stock In \& Out Project	Stock In \& Out	<= 1.0.4

References

https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-stock-in/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c25146fd-4143-463c-8c85-05dd33e9a77bExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-stock-in/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c25146fd-4143-463c-8c85-05dd33e9a77bExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24346?

How severe is CVE-2021-24346?

CVE-2021-24346 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24346?

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-2021-24346?

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Source: NVD / NIST