CVE-2021-24971

CVE-2021-24971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Magnigenie Wp Responsive Menu 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

Description

The WP Responsive Menu WordPress plugin before 3.1.7.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the wpr_live_update AJAX action, as well as do not sanitise and escape some of the data submitted. As a result, any authenticated, such as subscriber could update the plugin's settings and perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against all visitor and users on the frontend

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24971?
The WP Responsive Menu WordPress plugin before 3.1.7.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the wpr_live_update AJAX action, as well as do not sanitise and escape some of the data submitted. As a result, any authenticated, such as subscriber could update the plugin's settings and perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against all visitor and users on the frontend
How severe is CVE-2021-24971?
CVE-2021-24971 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-2021-24971 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-2021-24971?
CVE-2021-24971 affects Magnigenie Wp Responsive Menu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24971?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24971 published?
CVE-2021-24971 was published on 2022-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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