How severe is CVE-2021-24705?

CVE-2021-24705 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-2021-24705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24705?

CVE-2021-24705 affects Basixonline Nex-forms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24705?

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

When was CVE-2021-24705 published?

CVE-2021-24705 was published on 2021-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24705

CVE-2021-24705 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Basixonline Nex-forms 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Basixonline Nex-forms
Published: 2021-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 8.4.3 does not have CSRF checks in place when editing a form, and does not escape some of its settings as well as form fields before outputting them in attributes. This could allow attackers to make a logged in admin edit arbitrary forms with Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24705?: The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 8.4.3 does not have CSRF checks in place when editing a form, and does not escape some of its settings as well as form fields before outputting them in attributes. This could allow attackers to make a logged in admin edit arbitrary forms with Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them
How severe is CVE-2021-24705?: CVE-2021-24705 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-2021-24705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24705?: CVE-2021-24705 affects Basixonline Nex-forms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24705?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24705 published?: CVE-2021-24705 was published on 2021-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eca883d8-9499-4dbd-8fe1-4447fc2ca28a

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:basixonline:nex-forms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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