How severe is CVE-2021-24512?

CVE-2021-24512 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-2021-24512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24512?

CVE-2021-24512 affects Videowhisper Video Posts Webcam Recorder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24512?

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

When was CVE-2021-24512 published?

CVE-2021-24512 was published on 2021-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24512

CVE-2021-24512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videowhisper Video Posts Webcam Recorder 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Videowhisper Video Posts Webcam Recorder
Published: 2021-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Video Posts Webcam Recorder WordPress plugin before 3.2.4 has an authenticated reflected cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in one of the administrative functions for handling deletion of videos.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24512?: The Video Posts Webcam Recorder WordPress plugin before 3.2.4 has an authenticated reflected cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in one of the administrative functions for handling deletion of videos.
How severe is CVE-2021-24512?: CVE-2021-24512 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-2021-24512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24512?: CVE-2021-24512 affects Videowhisper Video Posts Webcam Recorder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24512 published?: CVE-2021-24512 was published on 2021-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/458a576e-a7ed-4758-a80c-cd08c370aaf4

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:videowhisper:video_posts_webcam_recorder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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