How severe is CVE-2021-24654?

CVE-2021-24654 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-2021-24654 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-2021-24654?

CVE-2021-24654 affects Wpeverest User Registration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24654?

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

When was CVE-2021-24654 published?

CVE-2021-24654 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24654

CVE-2021-24654 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpeverest User Registration 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% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wpeverest User Registration
Published: 2021-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The User Registration WordPress plugin before 2.0.2 does not properly sanitise the user_registration_profile_pic_url value when submitted directly via the user_registration_update_profile_details AJAX action. This could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber, to perform Stored Cross-Site attacks when their profile is viewed

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24654?: The User Registration WordPress plugin before 2.0.2 does not properly sanitise the user_registration_profile_pic_url value when submitted directly via the user_registration_update_profile_details AJAX action. This could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber, to perform Stored Cross-Site attacks when their profile is viewed
How severe is CVE-2021-24654?: CVE-2021-24654 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-2021-24654 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-2021-24654?: CVE-2021-24654 affects Wpeverest User Registration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24654?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24654 published?: CVE-2021-24654 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5c7a9473-d32e-47d6-9f8e-15b96fe758f2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpeverest:user_registration:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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