CVE-2021-24136
CVE-2021-24136 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Axelerant Testimonials Widget with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Axelerant Testimonials Widget
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unvalidated input and lack of output encoding in the Testimonials Widget WordPress plugin, versions before 4.0.0, lead to multiple Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities, allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code or HTML via the below parameters: - Author - Job Title - Location - Company - Email - URL
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24136?
- Unvalidated input and lack of output encoding in the Testimonials Widget WordPress plugin, versions before 4.0.0, lead to multiple Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities, allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code or HTML via the below parameters: - Author - Job Title - Location - Company - Email - URL
- How severe is CVE-2021-24136?
- CVE-2021-24136 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-24136 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24136?
- CVE-2021-24136 affects Axelerant Testimonials Widget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24136?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24136 published?
- CVE-2021-24136 was published on 2021-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:axelerant:testimonials_widget:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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