CVE-2021-24720

Name: CVE-2021-24720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-11T11:15:09.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24720 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The GeoDirectory Business Directory WordPress plugin before 2.1.1.3 was vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GeoDirectory Business Directory WordPress plugin before 2.1.1.3 was vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

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

0.85%

53.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ayecode	Geodirectory	< 2.1.1.3

References

https://github.com/BigTiger2020/word-press/blob/main/WrodPress%20Plugin%20GeoDirectory%E2%80%94%E2%80%94Stored%20Cross-Site%20Scripting%20.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2596452/geodirectoryPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9de5cc51-f64c-4475-a0f4-d932dc4364a6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/BigTiger2020/word-press/blob/main/WrodPress%20Plugin%20GeoDirectory%E2%80%94%E2%80%94Stored%20Cross-Site%20Scripting%20.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2596452/geodirectoryPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9de5cc51-f64c-4475-a0f4-d932dc4364a6Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24720?

The GeoDirectory Business Directory WordPress plugin before 2.1.1.3 was vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

How severe is CVE-2021-24720?

CVE-2021-24720 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24720?

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-2021-24720?

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Source: NVD / NIST