CVE-2021-24654

Name: CVE-2021-24654
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-04T12:15:08.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24654 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The User Registration WordPress plugin before 2.0.2 does not properly sanitise the user_registration_profile_pic_url value when submitted directly via the user_registration_update_profile_details AJAX action. This could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber, to perform Stored Cross-Site attacks when their profile is viewed. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The User Registration WordPress plugin before 2.0.2 does not properly sanitise the user_registration_profile_pic_url value when submitted directly via the user_registration_update_profile_details AJAX action. This could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber, to perform Stored Cross-Site attacks when their profile is viewed

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%

44.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpeverest	User Registration	< 2.0.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5c7a9473-d32e-47d6-9f8e-15b96fe758f2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5c7a9473-d32e-47d6-9f8e-15b96fe758f2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24654?

How severe is CVE-2021-24654?

CVE-2021-24654 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-2021-24654?

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