CVE-2021-24841

Name: CVE-2021-24841
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-17T11:15:08.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24841 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Helpful WordPress plugin before 4.4.59 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Helpful WordPress plugin before 4.4.59 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even 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

0.73%

49.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Helpful Project	Helpful	< 4.4.59

References

https://mikadmin.fr/tech/XSS-Stored-Helpful-5b10bc7f40ab319f9797eb4abad4f420660.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/55d11acf-8c47-40da-be47-24f74fd7566eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://mikadmin.fr/tech/XSS-Stored-Helpful-5b10bc7f40ab319f9797eb4abad4f420660.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/55d11acf-8c47-40da-be47-24f74fd7566eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24841?

How severe is CVE-2021-24841?

CVE-2021-24841 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24841?

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-2021-24841?

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Source: NVD / NIST