How severe is CVE-2021-24605?

CVE-2021-24605 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-2021-24605 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-2021-24605?

CVE-2021-24605 affects Custom Post View Generator Project Custom Post View Generator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24605?

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

When was CVE-2021-24605 published?

CVE-2021-24605 was published on 2021-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24605

CVE-2021-24605 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Custom Post View Generator Project Custom Post View Generator 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: Custom Post View Generator Project Custom Post View Generator
Published: 2021-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The create_post_page AJAX action of the Custom Post View Generator WordPress plugin through 0.4.6 (available to authenticated user) does not sanitise or escape user input before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24605?: The create_post_page AJAX action of the Custom Post View Generator WordPress plugin through 0.4.6 (available to authenticated user) does not sanitise or escape user input before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site issue
How severe is CVE-2021-24605?: CVE-2021-24605 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-2021-24605 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-2021-24605?: CVE-2021-24605 affects Custom Post View Generator Project Custom Post View Generator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24605?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24605 published?: CVE-2021-24605 was published on 2021-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e0be384c-3e63-49f6-b2ab-3024dcd88686

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:custom_post_view_generator_project:custom_post_view_generator:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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