CVE-2021-25048

Name: CVE-2021-25048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-04T16:15:08.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25048 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The KingComposer WordPress plugin through 2.9.6 does not have authorisation, CSRF and sanitisation/escaping when creating profile, allowing any authenticated users to create arbitrary ones, with Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The KingComposer WordPress plugin through 2.9.6 does not have authorisation, CSRF and sanitisation/escaping when creating profile, allowing any authenticated users to create arbitrary ones, with Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
King-Theme	Kingcomposer	<= 2.9.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5687e5db-d987-416d-a7f4-036cce4d56cbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5687e5db-d987-416d-a7f4-036cce4d56cbExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25048?

How severe is CVE-2021-25048?

CVE-2021-25048 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25048?

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-2021-25048?

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Source: NVD / NIST