How severe is CVE-2021-24940?

CVE-2021-24940 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-2021-24940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24940?

CVE-2021-24940 affects Woocommerce Persian-woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24940?

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

When was CVE-2021-24940 published?

CVE-2021-24940 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24940

CVE-2021-24940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Woocommerce Persian-woocommerce 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% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Woocommerce Persian-woocommerce
Published: 2022-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Persian Woocommerce WordPress plugin through 5.8.0 does not escape the s parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in the admin dashboard, which could lead to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24940?: The Persian Woocommerce WordPress plugin through 5.8.0 does not escape the s parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in the admin dashboard, which could lead to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
How severe is CVE-2021-24940?: CVE-2021-24940 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-2021-24940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24940?: CVE-2021-24940 affects Woocommerce Persian-woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24940 published?: CVE-2021-24940 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1980c5ca-447d-4875-b542-9212cc7ff77f

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:woocommerce:persian-woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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