CVE-2021-24530

Name: CVE-2021-24530
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-20T10:15:08.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24530 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Alojapro Widget WordPress plugin through 1.1.15 doesn't properly sanitise its Custom CSS settings, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Alojapro Widget WordPress plugin through 1.1.15 doesn't properly sanitise its Custom CSS settings, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

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

0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alojapro	Alojapro Widget	< 1.1.16

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/caf36ca5-aafd-48bd-a1e5-30f3973d8eb8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/caf36ca5-aafd-48bd-a1e5-30f3973d8eb8Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24530?

How severe is CVE-2021-24530?

CVE-2021-24530 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24530?

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-2021-24530?

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Source: NVD / NIST