CVE-2021-25016

Name: CVE-2021-25016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-03T13:15:08.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25016 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Chaty WordPress plugin before 2.8.3 and Chaty Pro WordPress plugin before 2.8.2 do not sanitise and escape the search parameter before outputting it back in the admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Chaty WordPress plugin before 2.8.3 and Chaty Pro WordPress plugin before 2.8.2 do not sanitise and escape the search 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

1.81%

75.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Premio	Chaty	< 2.8.3
Premio	Chaty Pro	< 2.8.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b5035987-6227-4fc6-bc45-1e8016e5c4c0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b5035987-6227-4fc6-bc45-1e8016e5c4c0Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25016?

How severe is CVE-2021-25016?

CVE-2021-25016 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25016?

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-2021-25016?

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Source: NVD / NIST