CVE-2021-24940

Name: CVE-2021-24940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-14T15:15:08.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24940 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Persian Woocommerce WordPress plugin through 5.8.0 does not escape the s parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in the admin dashboard, which could lead to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Persian Woocommerce WordPress plugin through 5.8.0 does not escape the s parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in the admin dashboard, which could lead to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

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

1.48%

70.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Woocommerce	Persian-Woocommerce	<= 5.8.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1980c5ca-447d-4875-b542-9212cc7ff77fExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1980c5ca-447d-4875-b542-9212cc7ff77fExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24940?

How severe is CVE-2021-24940?

CVE-2021-24940 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24940?

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-2021-24940?

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Source: NVD / NIST