CVE-2021-24900

Name: CVE-2021-24900
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-01T13:15:08.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24900 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ninja Tables WordPress plugin before 4.1.8 does not sanitise and escape some of its table fields, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ninja Tables WordPress plugin before 4.1.8 does not sanitise and escape some of its table fields, 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

0.69%

47.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpmanageninja	Ninja Tables	< 4.1.8

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164632/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/213d7c08-a37c-49d0-a072-24db711da5ecExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164632/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/213d7c08-a37c-49d0-a072-24db711da5ecExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24900?

How severe is CVE-2021-24900?

CVE-2021-24900 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24900?

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-2021-24900?

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Source: NVD / NIST