CVE-2021-24593

Name: CVE-2021-24593
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-30T15:15:07.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24593 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Business Hours Indicator WordPress plugin before 2.3.5 does not sanitise or escape its 'Now closed message" setting when outputting it in the backend and frontend, leading to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Business Hours Indicator WordPress plugin before 2.3.5 does not sanitise or escape its 'Now closed message" setting when outputting it in the backend and frontend, leading to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting 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

0.62%

45.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Business Hours Indicator Project	Business Hours Indicator	< 2.3.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/309296d4-c397-4fc7-85fb-a28b5b5b6a8dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/309296d4-c397-4fc7-85fb-a28b5b5b6a8dExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24593?

How severe is CVE-2021-24593?

CVE-2021-24593 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-2021-24593?

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