CVE-2021-24444

Name: CVE-2021-24444
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-02T11:15:09.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 2.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24444 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The TaxoPress – Create and Manage Taxonomies, Tags, Categories WordPress plugin before 3.0.7.2 does not sanitise its Taxonomy description field, allowing high privilege users to set JavaScript payload in them even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The TaxoPress – Create and Manage Taxonomies, Tags, Categories WordPress plugin before 3.0.7.2 does not sanitise its Taxonomy description field, allowing high privilege users to set JavaScript payload in them even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.31%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Taxopress	Taxopress	< 3.0.7.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164604/WordPress-TaxoPress-3.0.7.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a31321fe-adc6-4480-a220-35aedca52b8bExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164604/WordPress-TaxoPress-3.0.7.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a31321fe-adc6-4480-a220-35aedca52b8bExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24444?

How severe is CVE-2021-24444?

CVE-2021-24444 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24444?

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-2021-24444?

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Source: NVD / NIST