CVE-2021-24558

Name: CVE-2021-24558
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-23T12:15:10.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24558 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The pspin_duplicate_post_save_as_new_post function of the Project Status WordPress plugin through 1.6 does not sanitise, validate or escape the post GET parameter passed to it before outputting it in an error message when the related post does not exist, leading to a reflected XSS issue. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The pspin_duplicate_post_save_as_new_post function of the Project Status WordPress plugin through 1.6 does not sanitise, validate or escape the post GET parameter passed to it before outputting it in an error message when the related post does not exist, leading to a reflected XSS issue

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

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
3.7designs	Project Status	<= 1.6

References

https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-project-status/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca5f2152-fcfd-492d-a552-f9604011beffExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-project-status/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca5f2152-fcfd-492d-a552-f9604011beffExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24558?

How severe is CVE-2021-24558?

CVE-2021-24558 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24558?

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-2021-24558?

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Source: NVD / NIST