CVE-2021-24488

Name: CVE-2021-24488
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-02T11:15:10.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 11.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24488 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The slider import search feature and tab parameter of the Post Grid WordPress plugin before 2.1.8 settings are not properly sanitised before being output back in the pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues. EPSS estimates a 11.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The slider import search feature and tab parameter of the Post Grid WordPress plugin before 2.1.8 settings are not properly sanitised before being output back in the pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues

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

11.29%

95.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pickplugins	Post Grid	< 2.1.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1fc0aace-ba85-4939-9007-d150960add4aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1fc0aace-ba85-4939-9007-d150960add4aExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24488?

How severe is CVE-2021-24488?

CVE-2021-24488 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24488?

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