CVE-2021-24485

Name: CVE-2021-24485
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-25T14:15:10.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24485 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Special Text Boxes WordPress plugin before 5.9.110 does not sanitise or escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Special Text Boxes WordPress plugin before 5.9.110 does not sanitise or escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed.

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

0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp-Special-Textboxes Project	Wp-Special-Textboxes	< 5.9.110

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4a6b278a-4c11-4624-86bf-754212979643Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4a6b278a-4c11-4624-86bf-754212979643Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24485?

How severe is CVE-2021-24485?

CVE-2021-24485 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24485?

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-2021-24485?

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Source: NVD / NIST