CVE-2021-24736
CVE-2021-24736 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tammersoft Shared Files 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% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Tammersoft Shared Files
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Easy Download Manager and File Sharing Plugin with frontend file upload – a better Media Library — Shared Files WordPress plugin before 1.6.57 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings before outputting them in attributes, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24736?
- The Easy Download Manager and File Sharing Plugin with frontend file upload – a better Media Library — Shared Files WordPress plugin before 1.6.57 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings before outputting them in attributes, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24736?
- CVE-2021-24736 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-2021-24736 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24736?
- CVE-2021-24736 affects Tammersoft Shared Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24736?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24736 published?
- CVE-2021-24736 was published on 2021-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tammersoft:shared_files:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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