CVE-2021-24682

Name: CVE-2021-24682
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-01T09:15:08.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24682 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Cool Tag Cloud WordPress plugin before 2.26 does not escape the style attribute of the cool_tag_cloud shortcode, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Cool Tag Cloud WordPress plugin before 2.26 does not escape the style attribute of the cool_tag_cloud shortcode, which could allow users with 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

0.63%

45.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpkube	Cool Tag Cloud	< 2.26

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7dfdd50d-77f9-4f0a-8673-8f033c0b0e05Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7dfdd50d-77f9-4f0a-8673-8f033c0b0e05Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24682?

How severe is CVE-2021-24682?

CVE-2021-24682 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24682?

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-2021-24682?

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Source: NVD / NIST