CVE-2021-24794
CVE-2021-24794 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Connections-pro Connections Business Directory 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% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Connections-pro Connections Business Directory
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Connections Business Directory WordPress plugin before 10.4.3 does not escape the Address settings when creating an Entry, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24794?
- The Connections Business Directory WordPress plugin before 10.4.3 does not escape the Address settings when creating an Entry, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24794?
- CVE-2021-24794 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-2021-24794 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24794?
- CVE-2021-24794 affects Connections-pro Connections Business Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24794?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24794 published?
- CVE-2021-24794 was published on 2021-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:connections-pro:connections_business_directory:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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