CVE-2021-24468

Name: CVE-2021-24468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-02T11:15:09.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24468 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Leaflet Map WordPress plugin before 3.0.0 does not escape some shortcode attributes before they are used in JavaScript code or HTML, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributors to exploit stored XSS issues. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Leaflet Map WordPress plugin before 3.0.0 does not escape some shortcode attributes before they are used in JavaScript code or HTML, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributors to exploit stored XSS issues

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

0.62%

45.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bozdoz	Leaflet Map	< 3.0.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4b7c61da-952c-492a-8ce6-3c2126942a7cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4b7c61da-952c-492a-8ce6-3c2126942a7cExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24468?

How severe is CVE-2021-24468?

CVE-2021-24468 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24468?

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-2021-24468?

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Source: NVD / NIST