CVE-2021-24594

Name: CVE-2021-24594
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-08T18:15:08.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24594 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator WordPress plugin before 6.0.12 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings before outputting it in various pages, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator WordPress plugin before 6.0.12 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings before outputting it in various pages, 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

0.65%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gtranslate	Google Language Translator	< 6.0.12

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2607480/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf7b0f07-8b9b-40a1-ba7b-e8d34f515a6bExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2607480/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf7b0f07-8b9b-40a1-ba7b-e8d34f515a6bExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24594?

How severe is CVE-2021-24594?

CVE-2021-24594 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24594?

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-2021-24594?

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Source: NVD / NIST