How severe is CVE-2021-24720?

CVE-2021-24720 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-2021-24720 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24720?

CVE-2021-24720 affects Ayecode Geodirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24720?

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

When was CVE-2021-24720 published?

CVE-2021-24720 was published on 2021-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24720

CVE-2021-24720 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ayecode Geodirectory 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% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ayecode Geodirectory
Published: 2021-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GeoDirectory Business Directory WordPress plugin before 2.1.1.3 was vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24720?: The GeoDirectory Business Directory WordPress plugin before 2.1.1.3 was vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
How severe is CVE-2021-24720?: CVE-2021-24720 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-2021-24720 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24720?: CVE-2021-24720 affects Ayecode Geodirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24720 published?: CVE-2021-24720 was published on 2021-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ayecode:geodirectory:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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