CVE-2021-25031

Name: CVE-2021-25031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-24T08:15:09.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25031 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Image Hover Effects Ultimate (Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison or Magnifier) WordPress plugin before 9.7.1 does not escape the effects parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Image Hover Effects Ultimate (Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison or Magnifier) WordPress plugin before 9.7.1 does not escape the effects parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, 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

0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oxilab	Image Hover Effects Ultimate	< 9.7.1

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2648086Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1fbcf5ec-498e-4d40-8577-84b8c7ac3201Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2648086Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1fbcf5ec-498e-4d40-8577-84b8c7ac3201Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25031?

How severe is CVE-2021-25031?

CVE-2021-25031 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25031?

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-2021-25031?

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Source: NVD / NIST