How severe is CVE-2021-24701?

CVE-2021-24701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24701 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-2021-24701?

CVE-2021-24701 affects Quiz Tool Lite Project Quiz Tool Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24701?

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

When was CVE-2021-24701 published?

CVE-2021-24701 was published on 2021-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24701

CVE-2021-24701 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quiz Tool Lite Project Quiz Tool Lite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Quiz Tool Lite Project Quiz Tool Lite
Published: 2021-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Quiz Tool Lite WordPress plugin through 2.3.15 does not sanitize multiple input fields used when creating or managing quizzes and in other setting options, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24701?: The Quiz Tool Lite WordPress plugin through 2.3.15 does not sanitize multiple input fields used when creating or managing quizzes and in other setting options, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
How severe is CVE-2021-24701?: CVE-2021-24701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24701 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-2021-24701?: CVE-2021-24701 affects Quiz Tool Lite Project Quiz Tool Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24701?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24701 published?: CVE-2021-24701 was published on 2021-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f7b95789-43f2-42a5-95e6-eb7accbd5ed3

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:quiz_tool_lite_project:quiz_tool_lite:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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