How severe is CVE-2021-24982?

CVE-2021-24982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24982?

CVE-2021-24982 affects Childtheme-generator Child Theme Generator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24982?

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

When was CVE-2021-24982 published?

CVE-2021-24982 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24982

CVE-2021-24982 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Childtheme-generator Child Theme Generator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Childtheme-generator Child Theme Generator
Published: 2022-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Child Theme Generator WordPress plugin through 2.2.7 does not sanitise escape the parade parameter before outputting it back, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in the admin dashboard

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24982?: The Child Theme Generator WordPress plugin through 2.2.7 does not sanitise escape the parade parameter before outputting it back, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in the admin dashboard
How severe is CVE-2021-24982?: CVE-2021-24982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24982?: CVE-2021-24982 affects Childtheme-generator Child Theme Generator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24982?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24982 published?: CVE-2021-24982 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8e53f15e-8b6a-4d47-a40d-4ebbe6934286

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:childtheme-generator:child_theme_generator:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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