CVE-2021-24759

Name: CVE-2021-24759
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-06T16:15:07.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24759 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The PDF.js Viewer WordPress plugin before 2.0.2 does not escape some of its shortcode and Gutenberg Block attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PDF.js Viewer WordPress plugin before 2.0.2 does not escape some of its shortcode and Gutenberg Block attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to to perform 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

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pdf.Js Viewer Project	Pdf.Js Viewer	< 2.0.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/38274ef2-5100-4669-9544-a42346b6727dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/38274ef2-5100-4669-9544-a42346b6727dExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24759?

How severe is CVE-2021-24759?

CVE-2021-24759 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-2021-24759?

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-2021-24759?

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Source: NVD / NIST