CVE-2021-24529

Name: CVE-2021-24529
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-23T12:15:09.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24529 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Grid Gallery – Photo Image Grid Gallery WordPress plugin before 1.2.5 does not properly sanitize the title field for image galleries when adding them via the admin dashboard, resulting in an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Grid Gallery – Photo Image Grid Gallery WordPress plugin before 1.2.5 does not properly sanitize the title field for image galleries when adding them via the admin dashboard, resulting in an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.

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
Awplife	Grid Gallery	< 1.2.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8953d931-19f9-4b73-991c-9c48db1af8b5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8953d931-19f9-4b73-991c-9c48db1af8b5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24529?

How severe is CVE-2021-24529?

CVE-2021-24529 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-2021-24529?

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-2021-24529?

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Source: NVD / NIST