How severe is CVE-2021-24885?

CVE-2021-24885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24885?

CVE-2021-24885 affects Yop-poll. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24885?

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

When was CVE-2021-24885 published?

CVE-2021-24885 was published on 2021-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24885

CVE-2021-24885 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yop-poll with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Yop-poll
Published: 2021-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The YOP Poll WordPress plugin before 6.1.2 does not escape the perpage parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24885?: The YOP Poll WordPress plugin before 6.1.2 does not escape the perpage parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2021-24885?: CVE-2021-24885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24885?: CVE-2021-24885 affects Yop-poll. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24885 published?: CVE-2021-24885 was published on 2021-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yop-poll:yop-poll:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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