CVE-2021-24505

Name: CVE-2021-24505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-09T10:15:07.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24505 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Forms WordPress plugin before 1.12.3 did not sanitise its input fields, leading to Stored Cross-Site scripting issues. The plugin was vulnerable to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability within the Forms "Add new" field.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Forms WordPress plugin before 1.12.3 did not sanitise its input fields, leading to Stored Cross-Site scripting issues. The plugin was vulnerable to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability within the Forms "Add new" field.

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%

45.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Madeit	Forms	< 1.12.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/550e08ac-4c3a-4e22-8e98-bc5bfc020ca9Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/550e08ac-4c3a-4e22-8e98-bc5bfc020ca9Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24505?

How severe is CVE-2021-24505?

CVE-2021-24505 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-2021-24505?

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