How severe is CVE-2021-24485?

CVE-2021-24485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24485?

CVE-2021-24485 affects Wp-special-textboxes Project Wp-special-textboxes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24485?

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

When was CVE-2021-24485 published?

CVE-2021-24485 was published on 2021-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24485

CVE-2021-24485 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp-special-textboxes Project Wp-special-textboxes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wp-special-textboxes Project Wp-special-textboxes
Published: 2021-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Special Text Boxes WordPress plugin before 5.9.110 does not sanitise or escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24485?: The Special Text Boxes WordPress plugin before 5.9.110 does not sanitise or escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed.
How severe is CVE-2021-24485?: CVE-2021-24485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24485?: CVE-2021-24485 affects Wp-special-textboxes Project Wp-special-textboxes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24485?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24485 published?: CVE-2021-24485 was published on 2021-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4a6b278a-4c11-4624-86bf-754212979643

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp-special-textboxes_project:wp-special-textboxes:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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