CVE-2021-24214
CVE-2021-24214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Daggerhartlab Openid Connect Generic Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Daggerhartlab Openid Connect Generic Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The OpenID Connect Generic Client WordPress plugin 3.8.0 and 3.8.1 did not sanitise the login error when output back in the login form, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. This issue does not require authentication and can be exploited with the default configuration.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24214?
- The OpenID Connect Generic Client WordPress plugin 3.8.0 and 3.8.1 did not sanitise the login error when output back in the login form, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. This issue does not require authentication and can be exploited with the default configuration.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24214?
- CVE-2021-24214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-24214 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24214?
- CVE-2021-24214 primarily affects Daggerhartlab Openid Connect Generic Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24214?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24214 published?
- CVE-2021-24214 was published on 2021-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:daggerhartlab:openid_connect_generic_client:3.8.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:daggerhartlab:openid_connect_generic_client:3.8.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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