CVE-2021-24958
CVE-2021-24958 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mekshq Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Mekshq Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget WordPress plugin before 1.2.4 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the meks_save_business_selected_account AJAX action, available to any authenticated user, and does not escape some of the settings. As a result, any authenticated user, such as subscriber could update the plugin's settings and put Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24958?
- The Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget WordPress plugin before 1.2.4 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the meks_save_business_selected_account AJAX action, available to any authenticated user, and does not escape some of the settings. As a result, any authenticated user, such as subscriber could update the plugin's settings and put Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them
- How severe is CVE-2021-24958?
- CVE-2021-24958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-24958 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-2021-24958?
- CVE-2021-24958 affects Mekshq Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24958?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24958 published?
- CVE-2021-24958 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mekshq:meks_easy_photo_feed_widget:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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