CVE-2021-24933

Name: CVE-2021-24933
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-28T09:15:08.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24933 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Dynamic Widgets WordPress plugin through 1.5.16 does not escape the prefix parameter before outputting it back in an attribute when using the term_tree AJAX action (available to any authenticated users), leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Dynamic Widgets WordPress plugin through 1.5.16 does not escape the prefix parameter before outputting it back in an attribute when using the term_tree AJAX action (available to any authenticated users), leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

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

0.59%

43.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bootstrapped	Dynamic Widgets	<= 1.5.16

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b8e6f0d3-a7d1-4ca8-aba8-0d5075167d55Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b8e6f0d3-a7d1-4ca8-aba8-0d5075167d55Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24933?

How severe is CVE-2021-24933?

CVE-2021-24933 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24933?

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