How severe is CVE-2021-24421?

CVE-2021-24421 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-2021-24421 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24421?

CVE-2021-24421 affects Eyecix Jobsearch Wp Job Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24421?

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

When was CVE-2021-24421 published?

CVE-2021-24421 was published on 2021-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24421

CVE-2021-24421 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eyecix Jobsearch Wp Job Board 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% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Eyecix Jobsearch Wp Job Board
Published: 2021-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP JobSearch WordPress plugin before 1.7.4 did not sanitise or escape multiple of its parameters from the my-resume page before outputting them in the page, allowing low privilege users to use JavaScript payloads in them and leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24421?: The WP JobSearch WordPress plugin before 1.7.4 did not sanitise or escape multiple of its parameters from the my-resume page before outputting them in the page, allowing low privilege users to use JavaScript payloads in them and leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue
How severe is CVE-2021-24421?: CVE-2021-24421 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-2021-24421 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24421?: CVE-2021-24421 affects Eyecix Jobsearch Wp Job Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24421?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24421 published?: CVE-2021-24421 was published on 2021-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eyecix:jobsearch_wp_job_board:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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