CVE-2021-24597

Name: CVE-2021-24597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-20T10:15:08.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24597 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The You Shang WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not escape its qrcode links settings, which result into Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues in frontend posts and the plugins settings page depending on the payload used. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The You Shang WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not escape its qrcode links settings, which result into Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues in frontend posts and the plugins settings page depending on the payload used

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

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
You-Shang Project	You-Shang	<= 1.0.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/37554d0e-68e2-4df9-8c59-65f5cd7f184eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/37554d0e-68e2-4df9-8c59-65f5cd7f184eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24597?

How severe is CVE-2021-24597?

CVE-2021-24597 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24597?

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-2021-24597?

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Source: NVD / NIST