How severe is CVE-2021-24424?

CVE-2021-24424 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-2021-24424 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-2021-24424?

CVE-2021-24424 affects Webfactoryltd Wp Reset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24424?

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

When was CVE-2021-24424 published?

CVE-2021-24424 was published on 2021-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24424

CVE-2021-24424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webfactoryltd Wp Reset 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: Webfactoryltd Wp Reset
Published: 2021-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Reset – Most Advanced WordPress Reset Tool WordPress plugin before 1.90 did not sanitise or escape its extra_data parameter when creating a snapshot via the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24424?: The WP Reset – Most Advanced WordPress Reset Tool WordPress plugin before 1.90 did not sanitise or escape its extra_data parameter when creating a snapshot via the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue
How severe is CVE-2021-24424?: CVE-2021-24424 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-2021-24424 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-2021-24424?: CVE-2021-24424 affects Webfactoryltd Wp Reset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24424 published?: CVE-2021-24424 was published on 2021-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webfactoryltd:wp_reset:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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