CVE-2021-25080

Name: CVE-2021-25080
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-24T08:15:09.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 84.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25080 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Contact Form Entries WordPress plugin before 1.1.7 does not validate, sanitise and escape the IP address retrieved via headers such as CLIENT-IP and X-FORWARDED-FOR, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against logged in admins viewing the created entry. EPSS estimates a 84.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Contact Form Entries WordPress plugin before 1.1.7 does not validate, sanitise and escape the IP address retrieved via headers such as CLIENT-IP and X-FORWARDED-FOR, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against logged in admins viewing the created entry

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

84.82%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Crmperks	Contact Form Entries	< 1.1.7

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2450335Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/acd3d98a-aab8-49be-b77e-e8c6ede171acExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2450335Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/acd3d98a-aab8-49be-b77e-e8c6ede171acExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25080?

How severe is CVE-2021-25080?

CVE-2021-25080 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 84.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25080?

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-2021-25080?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST