How severe is CVE-2021-24237?

CVE-2021-24237 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-2021-24237 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24237?

CVE-2021-24237 primarily affects Purethemes Findeo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24237?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-24237 published?

CVE-2021-24237 was published on 2021-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24237

CVE-2021-24237 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Purethemes Findeo 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Purethemes Findeo
Published: 2021-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Realteo WordPress plugin before 1.2.4, used by the Findeo Theme, did not properly sanitise the keyword_search, search_radius. _bedrooms and _bathrooms GET parameters before outputting them in its properties page, leading to an unauthenticated reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24237?: The Realteo WordPress plugin before 1.2.4, used by the Findeo Theme, did not properly sanitise the keyword_search, search_radius. _bedrooms and _bathrooms GET parameters before outputting them in its properties page, leading to an unauthenticated reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.
How severe is CVE-2021-24237?: CVE-2021-24237 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-2021-24237 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24237?: CVE-2021-24237 primarily affects Purethemes Findeo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24237?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24237 published?: CVE-2021-24237 was published on 2021-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:purethemes:findeo:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:purethemes:realteo:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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