CVE-2021-24678

Name: CVE-2021-24678
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-04T12:15:09.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24678 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The CM Tooltip Glossary WordPress plugin before 3.9.21 does not escape some glossary_tooltip shortcode attributes, which could allow users a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CM Tooltip Glossary WordPress plugin before 3.9.21 does not escape some glossary_tooltip shortcode attributes, which could allow users a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

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

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cminds	Tooltip Glossary	< 3.9.21

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b83880f7-8614-4409-9305-d059b5df15ddExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b83880f7-8614-4409-9305-d059b5df15ddExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24678?

How severe is CVE-2021-24678?

CVE-2021-24678 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-2021-24678?

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-2021-24678?

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Source: NVD / NIST