CVE-2021-24710

Name: CVE-2021-24710
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-08T18:15:09.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24710 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Print-O-Matic WordPress plugin before 2.0.3 does not escape some of its settings before outputting them in attribute, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Print-O-Matic WordPress plugin before 2.0.3 does not escape some of its settings before outputting them in attribute, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Print-O-Matic Project	Print-O-Matic	< 2.0.3

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2610060/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/84e83d52-f69a-4de2-80c8-7c1996b30a04Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2610060/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/84e83d52-f69a-4de2-80c8-7c1996b30a04Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24710?

How severe is CVE-2021-24710?

CVE-2021-24710 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24710?

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-2021-24710?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST