CVE-2021-24984

Name: CVE-2021-24984
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-27T11:15:09.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24984 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WPFront User Role Editor WordPress plugin before 3.2.1.11184 does not sanitise and escape the changes-saved parameter before outputting it back in the admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WPFront User Role Editor WordPress plugin before 3.2.1.11184 does not sanitise and escape the changes-saved parameter before outputting it back in the admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

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

0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpfront	Wpfront User Role Editor	< 3.2.1.11184

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/96bb2fba-4b18-4c29-8344-3ba4d2f06a19Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/96bb2fba-4b18-4c29-8344-3ba4d2f06a19Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24984?

How severe is CVE-2021-24984?

CVE-2021-24984 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24984?

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-2021-24984?

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Source: NVD / NIST