CVE-2021-24985

Name: CVE-2021-24985
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-24T08:15:09.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24985 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Easy Forms for Mailchimp WordPress plugin before 6.8.6 does not sanitise and escape the field_name and field_type parameters before outputting them back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Easy Forms for Mailchimp WordPress plugin before 6.8.6 does not sanitise and escape the field_name and field_type parameters before outputting them back in attributes, leading to 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

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yikesinc	Easy Forms For Mailchimp	< 6.8.6

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2646017Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/50be0ebf-fe6d-41e5-8af9-0d74f33aeb57Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2646017Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/50be0ebf-fe6d-41e5-8af9-0d74f33aeb57Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24985?

How severe is CVE-2021-24985?

CVE-2021-24985 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24985?

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-2021-24985?

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Source: NVD / NIST