CVE-2021-24895

CVE-2021-24895 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webbigt Cybersoldier 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

Description

The Cybersoldier WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 does not sanitise and escape the URL settings before outputting it in an attribute, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24895?
The Cybersoldier WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 does not sanitise and escape the URL settings before outputting it in an attribute, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed
How severe is CVE-2021-24895?
CVE-2021-24895 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-2021-24895 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24895?
CVE-2021-24895 affects Webbigt Cybersoldier. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24895?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24895 published?
CVE-2021-24895 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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