How severe is CVE-2021-24676?

CVE-2021-24676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24676 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24676?

CVE-2021-24676 affects Codesolz Better Find And Replace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24676?

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

When was CVE-2021-24676 published?

CVE-2021-24676 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24676

CVE-2021-24676 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Codesolz Better Find And Replace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Codesolz Better Find And Replace
Published: 2021-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Better Find and Replace WordPress plugin before 1.2.9 does not escape the 's' GET parameter before outputting back in the All Masking Rules page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24676?: The Better Find and Replace WordPress plugin before 1.2.9 does not escape the 's' GET parameter before outputting back in the All Masking Rules page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
How severe is CVE-2021-24676?: CVE-2021-24676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24676 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24676?: CVE-2021-24676 affects Codesolz Better Find And Replace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24676?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24676 published?: CVE-2021-24676 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/59589e74-f901-4f4d-81de-26ad19d1b7fd

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:codesolz:better_find_and_replace:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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