How severe is CVE-2021-24416?

CVE-2021-24416 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-2021-24416 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24416?

CVE-2021-24416 affects Bplugins Streamcast Radio Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24416?

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

When was CVE-2021-24416 published?

CVE-2021-24416 was published on 2021-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24416

CVE-2021-24416 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bplugins Streamcast Radio Player 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% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Bplugins Streamcast Radio Player
Published: 2021-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The StreamCast – Radio Player for WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not sanitise or validate the parameters from its shortcode, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to set Cross-Site Scripting payload in them which will be triggered in the page/s with the embed malicious shortcode

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24416?: The StreamCast – Radio Player for WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not sanitise or validate the parameters from its shortcode, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to set Cross-Site Scripting payload in them which will be triggered in the page/s with the embed malicious shortcode
How severe is CVE-2021-24416?: CVE-2021-24416 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-2021-24416 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24416?: CVE-2021-24416 affects Bplugins Streamcast Radio Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24416?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24416 published?: CVE-2021-24416 was published on 2021-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/260c7e2d-d48c-42d6-ae05-bad3f3bac01d

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bplugins:streamcast_radio_player:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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