CVE-2021-24581

Name: CVE-2021-24581
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-30T15:15:07.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24581 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Blue Admin WordPress plugin through 21.06.01 does not sanitise or escape its "Logo Title" setting before outputting in a page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. Furthermore, the plugin does not have CSRF check in place when saving its settings, allowing the issue to be exploited via a CSRF attack.. EPSS estimates a 4.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Blue Admin WordPress plugin through 21.06.01 does not sanitise or escape its "Logo Title" setting before outputting in a page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. Furthermore, the plugin does not have CSRF check in place when saving its settings, allowing the issue to be exploited via a CSRF attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.11%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blue-Admin Project	Blue-Admin	<= 21.06.01

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/75abd073-b45f-4fe6-8501-7a6d0163f78dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/75abd073-b45f-4fe6-8501-7a6d0163f78dExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24581?

How severe is CVE-2021-24581?

CVE-2021-24581 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24581?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST