CVE-2021-24438

Name: CVE-2021-24438
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-30T15:15:07.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24438 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The ShareThis Dashboard for Google Analytics WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not sanitise or escape the 'ga_action' parameter in the stats view before outputting it back in an attribute when the plugin is connected to a Google Analytics account, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue which will be executed in the context of a logged in administrator. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ShareThis Dashboard for Google Analytics WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not sanitise or escape the 'ga_action' parameter in the stats view before outputting it back in an attribute when the plugin is connected to a Google Analytics account, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue which will be executed in the context of a logged in administrator

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

0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sharethis	Dashboard For Google Analytics	< 2.5.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/af472879-9328-45c2-957f-e7bed77e4c2dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/af472879-9328-45c2-957f-e7bed77e4c2dExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24438?

How severe is CVE-2021-24438?

CVE-2021-24438 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24438?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST