CVE-2021-24699

Name: CVE-2021-24699
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-25T14:15:10.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24699 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Easy Media Download WordPress plugin before 1.1.7 does not escape the text argument of its shortcode, which could allow users with 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 Easy Media Download WordPress plugin before 1.1.7 does not escape the text argument of its 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

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Easy Media Download Project	Easy Media Download	< 1.1.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4f5c3f75-0501-4a1a-95ea-cbfd3fc96852Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4f5c3f75-0501-4a1a-95ea-cbfd3fc96852Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24699?

How severe is CVE-2021-24699?

CVE-2021-24699 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-2021-24699?

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-2021-24699?

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Source: NVD / NIST