How severe is CVE-2021-24298?

CVE-2021-24298 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-2021-24298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24298?

CVE-2021-24298 affects Ibenic Simple Giveaways. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24298?

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

When was CVE-2021-24298 published?

CVE-2021-24298 was published on 2021-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24298

CVE-2021-24298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibenic Simple Giveaways 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: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibenic Simple Giveaways
Published: 2021-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The method and share GET parameters of the Giveaway pages were not sanitised, validated or escaped before being output back in the pages, thus leading to reflected XSS

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24298?: The method and share GET parameters of the Giveaway pages were not sanitised, validated or escaped before being output back in the pages, thus leading to reflected XSS
How severe is CVE-2021-24298?: CVE-2021-24298 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-2021-24298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24298?: CVE-2021-24298 affects Ibenic Simple Giveaways. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24298 published?: CVE-2021-24298 was published on 2021-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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