CVE-2021-24899

CVE-2021-24899 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Media-tags Project Media-tags 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 Media-Tags WordPress plugin through 3.2.0.2 does not sanitise and escape any of its Labels settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_htnl capability is disallowed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24899?
The Media-Tags WordPress plugin through 3.2.0.2 does not sanitise and escape any of its Labels settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_htnl capability is disallowed.
How severe is CVE-2021-24899?
CVE-2021-24899 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-2021-24899 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-2021-24899?
CVE-2021-24899 affects Media-tags Project Media-tags. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24899?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24899 published?
CVE-2021-24899 was published on 2021-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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