CVE-2021-39322

Name: CVE-2021-39322
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-02T17:15:09.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39322 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Easy Social Icons plugin <= 3.0.8 for WordPress echoes out the raw value of `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` in its main file. On certain configurations including Apache+modPHP this makes it possible to use it to perform a reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack by injecting malicious code in the request path.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Easy Social Icons plugin <= 3.0.8 for WordPress echoes out the raw value of `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` in its main file. On certain configurations including Apache+modPHP this makes it possible to use it to perform a reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack by injecting malicious code in the request path.

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

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cybernetikz	Easy Social Icons	< 3.0.9

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/5e0bf0b6-9809-426b-b1d4-1fb653083b58Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39322Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/5e0bf0b6-9809-426b-b1d4-1fb653083b58Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39322Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39322?

How severe is CVE-2021-39322?

CVE-2021-39322 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39322?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST