CVE-2021-24812
CVE-2021-24812 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpdeveloper Betterlinks 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% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Wpdeveloper Betterlinks
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 1.2.6 does not sanitise and escape some of imported link fields, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues when an admin import a malicious CSV.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24812?
- The BetterLinks WordPress plugin before 1.2.6 does not sanitise and escape some of imported link fields, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues when an admin import a malicious CSV.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24812?
- CVE-2021-24812 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-2021-24812 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24812?
- CVE-2021-24812 affects Wpdeveloper Betterlinks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24812?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24812 published?
- CVE-2021-24812 was published on 2021-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpdeveloper:betterlinks:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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