CVE-2021-24935

Name: CVE-2021-24935
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-06T16:15:08.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24935 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Google Fonts WordPress plugin before 3.1.5 does not escape the googlefont_ajax_name and googlefont_ajax_family parameter of the googlefont_action AJAx action (available to any authenticated user) before outputing them in attributes, leading Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Google Fonts WordPress plugin before 3.1.5 does not escape the googlefont_ajax_name and googlefont_ajax_family parameter of the googlefont_action AJAx action (available to any authenticated user) before outputing them in attributes, leading Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Google Fonts Project	Wp Google Fonts	< 3.1.5

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2623659Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53702281-1bd5-4828-b7a4-9f81cf0b6bb6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2623659Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53702281-1bd5-4828-b7a4-9f81cf0b6bb6Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24935?

How severe is CVE-2021-24935?

CVE-2021-24935 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24935?

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-2021-24935?

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Source: NVD / NIST