CVE-2021-24680

Name: CVE-2021-24680
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-03T13:15:08.09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24680 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Travel Engine WordPress plugin before 5.3.1 does not escape the Description field in the Trip Destination/Activities/Trip Type and Pricing Category pages, allowing users with a role as low as editor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Travel Engine WordPress plugin before 5.3.1 does not escape the Description field in the Trip Destination/Activities/Trip Type and Pricing Category pages, allowing users with a role as low as editor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

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
Wptravelengine	Wp Travel Engine	< 5.3.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/30f2a0d5-7959-436c-9860-2535020e82d3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/30f2a0d5-7959-436c-9860-2535020e82d3Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24680?

How severe is CVE-2021-24680?

CVE-2021-24680 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-2021-24680?

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-2021-24680?

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Source: NVD / NIST