How severe is CVE-2021-24975?

CVE-2021-24975 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-2021-24975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24975?

CVE-2021-24975 affects Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24975?

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

When was CVE-2021-24975 published?

CVE-2021-24975 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24975

CVE-2021-24975 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster 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% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster
Published: 2022-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster WordPress plugin before 4.3.24 does not sanitise and escape logged requests before outputting them in the related admin dashboard, leading to an Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24975?: The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster WordPress plugin before 4.3.24 does not sanitise and escape logged requests before outputting them in the related admin dashboard, leading to an Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue
How severe is CVE-2021-24975?: CVE-2021-24975 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-2021-24975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24975?: CVE-2021-24975 affects Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24975?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24975 published?: CVE-2021-24975 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nextscripts:social_networks_auto_poster:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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