CVE-2021-24560

Name: CVE-2021-24560
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-13T18:15:16.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24560 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Software License Manager WordPress plugin before 4.4.8 does not sanitise or escape the edit_record parameter before outputting it back in the page in the admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Software License Manager WordPress plugin before 4.4.8 does not sanitise or escape the edit_record parameter before outputting it back in the page in the admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tipsandtricks-Hq	Software License Manager	< 4.4.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d51fcd97-e535-42dd-997a-edc2f5f12269Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d51fcd97-e535-42dd-997a-edc2f5f12269Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24560?

How severe is CVE-2021-24560?

CVE-2021-24560 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24560?

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-2021-24560?

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Source: NVD / NIST