CVE-2021-24610

Name: CVE-2021-24610
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-27T16:15:08.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 5.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24610 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The TranslatePress WordPress plugin before 2.0.9 does not implement a proper sanitisation on the translated strings. The 'trp_sanitize_string' function only removes script tag with a regex, still allowing other HTML tags and attributes to execute javascript, which could lead to authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues.. EPSS estimates a 5.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The TranslatePress WordPress plugin before 2.0.9 does not implement a proper sanitisation on the translated strings. The 'trp_sanitize_string' function only removes script tag with a regex, still allowing other HTML tags and attributes to execute javascript, which could lead to authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues.

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

5.43%

91.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cozmoslabs	Translatepress	< 2.0.9

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164306/WordPress-TranslatePress-2.0.8-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b87fcc2f-c2eb-4e23-9757-d1c590f26d3fExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164306/WordPress-TranslatePress-2.0.8-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b87fcc2f-c2eb-4e23-9757-d1c590f26d3fExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24610?

How severe is CVE-2021-24610?

CVE-2021-24610 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24610?

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