How severe is CVE-2021-24433?

CVE-2021-24433 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-2021-24433 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24433?

CVE-2021-24433 affects Yukimichi Simple Sort&search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24433?

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

Does CVE-2021-24433 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-24433 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-11345.

When was CVE-2021-24433 published?

CVE-2021-24433 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24433

CVE-2021-24433 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yukimichi Simple Sort&search 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-11345
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Yukimichi Simple Sort&search
Published: 2024-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The simple sort&search WordPress plugin through 0.0.3 does not make sure that the indexurl parameter of the shortcodes "category_sims", "order_sims", "orderby_sims", "period_sims", and "tag_sims" use allowed URL protocols, which can lead to stored cross-site scripting by users with a role as low as Contributor

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24433?: The simple sort&search WordPress plugin through 0.0.3 does not make sure that the indexurl parameter of the shortcodes "category_sims", "order_sims", "orderby_sims", "period_sims", and "tag_sims" use allowed URL protocols, which can lead to stored cross-site scripting by users with a role as low as Contributor
How severe is CVE-2021-24433?: CVE-2021-24433 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-2021-24433 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24433?: CVE-2021-24433 affects Yukimichi Simple Sort&search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24433?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-24433 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-24433 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-11345.
When was CVE-2021-24433 published?: CVE-2021-24433 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2ce8c786-ba82-427c-b5e7-e3b300a24c5f/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yukimichi:simple_sort\&search:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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