CVE-2021-24524

Name: CVE-2021-24524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-23T12:15:09.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24524 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform WordPress plugin before 2.12.0 did not escape the Donation Level setting of its Donation Forms, allowing high privilege users to use Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform WordPress plugin before 2.12.0 did not escape the Donation Level setting of its Donation Forms, allowing high privilege users to use Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them.

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

0.62%

45.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Givewp	Givewp	< 2.12.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a4774ec-c0ee-4c6b-92a6-fa10821ec336Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a4774ec-c0ee-4c6b-92a6-fa10821ec336Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24524?

How severe is CVE-2021-24524?

CVE-2021-24524 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24524?

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-2021-24524?

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Source: NVD / NIST