CVE-2021-24372
CVE-2021-24372 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getastra Wp Hardening 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: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Getastra Wp Hardening
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 did not sanitise or escape the $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] before outputting it in an attribute, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24372?
- The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 did not sanitise or escape the $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] before outputting it in an attribute, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24372?
- CVE-2021-24372 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-2021-24372 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-2021-24372?
- CVE-2021-24372 affects Getastra Wp Hardening. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24372?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24372 published?
- CVE-2021-24372 was published on 2021-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:getastra:wp_hardening:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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