CVE-2021-24541
CVE-2021-24541 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wonderplugin Wonder Pdf Embed 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: Wonderplugin Wonder Pdf Embed
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Wonder PDF Embed WordPress plugin before 1.7 does not escape parameters of its wonderplugin_pdf shortcode, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored XSS attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24541?
- The Wonder PDF Embed WordPress plugin before 1.7 does not escape parameters of its wonderplugin_pdf shortcode, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored XSS attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24541?
- CVE-2021-24541 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-2021-24541 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-2021-24541?
- CVE-2021-24541 affects Wonderplugin Wonder Pdf Embed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24541?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24541 published?
- CVE-2021-24541 was published on 2021-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wonderplugin:wonder_pdf_embed:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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