CVE-2021-24658

Name: CVE-2021-24658
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-23T12:15:10.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24658 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Erident Custom Login and Dashboard WordPress plugin before 3.5.9 did not properly sanitise its settings, allowing high privilege users to use XSS payloads in them (even when the unfileted_html is disabled). EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Erident Custom Login and Dashboard WordPress plugin before 3.5.9 did not properly sanitise its settings, allowing high privilege users to use XSS payloads in them (even when the unfileted_html is disabled)

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

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Erident Custom Login And Dashboard Project	Erident Custom Login And Dashboard	< 3.5.9

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2507516Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ec70f02b-02a1-4511-949e-68f2d9d37ca8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2507516Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ec70f02b-02a1-4511-949e-68f2d9d37ca8Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24658?

How severe is CVE-2021-24658?

CVE-2021-24658 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24658?

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-2021-24658?

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Source: NVD / NIST