How severe is CVE-2021-24694?

CVE-2021-24694 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-2021-24694 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-2021-24694?

CVE-2021-24694 affects Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24694?

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

When was CVE-2021-24694 published?

CVE-2021-24694 was published on 2022-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24694

CVE-2021-24694 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor 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: Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor
Published: 2022-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.11 could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack via 1) "color" or "css_class" argument of sdm_download shortcode, 2) "class" or "placeholder" argument of sdm_search_form shortcode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24694?: The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.11 could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack via 1) "color" or "css_class" argument of sdm_download shortcode, 2) "class" or "placeholder" argument of sdm_search_form shortcode.
How severe is CVE-2021-24694?: CVE-2021-24694 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-2021-24694 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-2021-24694?: CVE-2021-24694 affects Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24694?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24694 published?: CVE-2021-24694 was published on 2022-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9d0d8f8c-f8fb-457f-b557-255a052ccc32

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tipsandtricks-hq:simple_download_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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