CVE-2021-24734

Name: CVE-2021-24734
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-18T14:15:09.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24734 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Compact WP Audio Player WordPress plugin before 1.9.7 does not escape some of its shortcodes attributes, 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 Compact WP Audio Player WordPress plugin before 1.9.7 does not escape some of its shortcodes attributes, 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

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tipsandtricks-Hq	Compact Wp Audio Player	< 1.9.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fb007191-b008-4d19-b896-55fbee2a3cf7Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fb007191-b008-4d19-b896-55fbee2a3cf7Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24734?

How severe is CVE-2021-24734?

CVE-2021-24734 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-2021-24734?

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-2021-24734?

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Source: NVD / NIST