CVE-2021-24512

Name: CVE-2021-24512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-16T11:15:08.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24512 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Video Posts Webcam Recorder WordPress plugin before 3.2.4 has an authenticated reflected cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in one of the administrative functions for handling deletion of videos.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Video Posts Webcam Recorder WordPress plugin before 3.2.4 has an authenticated reflected cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in one of the administrative functions for handling deletion of videos.

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
Videowhisper	Video Posts Webcam Recorder	< 3.2.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/458a576e-a7ed-4758-a80c-cd08c370aaf4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/458a576e-a7ed-4758-a80c-cd08c370aaf4Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24512?

How severe is CVE-2021-24512?

CVE-2021-24512 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-2021-24512?

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