CVE-2021-24932
CVE-2021-24932 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cm-wp Auto Featured Image 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% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Cm-wp Auto Featured Image
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) WordPress plugin before 3.9.3 does not sanitise and escape the post_id parameter before outputting back in an admin page within a JS block, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24932?
- The Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) WordPress plugin before 3.9.3 does not sanitise and escape the post_id parameter before outputting back in an admin page within a JS block, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24932?
- CVE-2021-24932 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-2021-24932 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24932?
- CVE-2021-24932 affects Cm-wp Auto Featured Image. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24932?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24932 published?
- CVE-2021-24932 was published on 2021-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cm-wp:auto_featured_image:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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