How severe is CVE-2021-24524?

CVE-2021-24524 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-2021-24524 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-2021-24524?

CVE-2021-24524 affects Givewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24524?

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

When was CVE-2021-24524 published?

CVE-2021-24524 was published on 2021-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24524

CVE-2021-24524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Givewp 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Givewp
Published: 2021-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform WordPress plugin before 2.12.0 did not escape the Donation Level setting of its Donation Forms, allowing high privilege users to use Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24524?: The GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform WordPress plugin before 2.12.0 did not escape the Donation Level setting of its Donation Forms, allowing high privilege users to use Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them.
How severe is CVE-2021-24524?: CVE-2021-24524 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-2021-24524 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-2021-24524?: CVE-2021-24524 affects Givewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24524?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24524 published?: CVE-2021-24524 was published on 2021-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a4774ec-c0ee-4c6b-92a6-fa10821ec336

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:givewp:givewp:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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