CVE-2024-6021

Name: CVE-2024-6021
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-30T06:15:03.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6021 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Donation Block For PayPal WordPress plugin through 2.1.0 does not sanitise and escape form submissions, leading to a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Donation Block For PayPal WordPress plugin through 2.1.0 does not sanitise and escape form submissions, leading to a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bharatkambariya	Donation Block For Paypal	<= 2.1.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9d83cffd-7dcd-4301-8d4d-3043b14e05b5/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9d83cffd-7dcd-4301-8d4d-3043b14e05b5/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6021?

The Donation Block For PayPal WordPress plugin through 2.1.0 does not sanitise and escape form submissions, leading to a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-6021?

CVE-2024-6021 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6021?

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-2024-6021?

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Source: NVD / NIST