CVE-2021-24743

Name: CVE-2021-24743
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-18T14:15:09.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24743 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Podcast Subscribe Buttons WordPress plugin before 1.4.2 allows users with any role capable of editing or adding posts to perform stored XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Podcast Subscribe Buttons WordPress plugin before 1.4.2 allows users with any role capable of editing or adding posts to perform stored 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

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Secondlinethemes	Podcast Subscribe Buttons	< 1.4.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/998395f0-f176-45b9-baf7-b50d30538c7dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/998395f0-f176-45b9-baf7-b50d30538c7dExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24743?

The Podcast Subscribe Buttons WordPress plugin before 1.4.2 allows users with any role capable of editing or adding posts to perform stored XSS.

How severe is CVE-2021-24743?

CVE-2021-24743 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-2021-24743?

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-2021-24743?

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Source: NVD / NIST