CVE-2021-24794

Name: CVE-2021-24794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-01T09:15:09.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24794 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Connections Business Directory WordPress plugin before 10.4.3 does not escape the Address settings when creating an Entry, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Connections Business Directory WordPress plugin before 10.4.3 does not escape the Address settings when creating an Entry, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting 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

0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Connections-Pro	Connections Business Directory	< 10.4.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/651dc567-943e-4f57-8ec4-6eee466785f5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/651dc567-943e-4f57-8ec4-6eee466785f5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24794?

How severe is CVE-2021-24794?

CVE-2021-24794 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24794?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST