CVE-2021-25000

Name: CVE-2021-25000
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-03T13:15:08.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25000 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Booster for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.4.9 does not sanitise and escape the wcj_delete_role parameter before outputting back in the admin dashboard when the General module is enabled, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Booster for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.4.9 does not sanitise and escape the wcj_delete_role parameter before outputting back in the admin dashboard when the General module is enabled, leading 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

0.76%

50.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Booster	Booster For Woocommerce	< 5.4.9

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bc167b3a-24ee-4988-9934-189b6216ce40Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bc167b3a-24ee-4988-9934-189b6216ce40Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25000?

How severe is CVE-2021-25000?

CVE-2021-25000 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25000?

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-2021-25000?

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Source: NVD / NIST