CVE-2021-24679

Name: CVE-2021-24679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-04T12:15:09.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24679 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Bitcoin / AltCoin Payment Gateway for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not escape the 's' GET parameter before outputting back in the All Masking Rules page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Bitcoin / AltCoin Payment Gateway for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not escape the 's' GET parameter before outputting back in the All Masking Rules page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Coinmarketstats	Bitcoin \/ Altcoin Payment Gateway For Woocommerce	< 1.6.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7c6c0aac-1733-4abc-8e95-05416636a127Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7c6c0aac-1733-4abc-8e95-05416636a127Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24679?

How severe is CVE-2021-24679?

CVE-2021-24679 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24679?

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-2021-24679?

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Source: NVD / NIST