CVE-2021-47927
CVE-2021-47927 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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 v4: 5.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-34789
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WordPress Plugin WP Symposium Pro 2021.10 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by exploiting insufficient sanitization of the forum name parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to the admin setup page with JavaScript payloads in the wps_admin_forum_add_name parameter, which are stored and executed when the forum is accessed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47927?
- WordPress Plugin WP Symposium Pro 2021.10 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by exploiting insufficient sanitization of the forum name parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to the admin setup page with JavaScript payloads in the wps_admin_forum_add_name parameter, which are stored and executed when the forum is accessed.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47927?
- CVE-2021-47927 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-2021-47927 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-47927?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2021-47927 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2021-47927 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34789.
- When was CVE-2021-47927 published?
- CVE-2021-47927 was published on 2026-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.wpsymposiumpro.com/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-symposium-pro/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50514
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wp-symposium-pro-stored-xss-via-wps-admin-forum-add-name
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