CVE-2021-47948
CVE-2021-47948 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-80.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v4: 5.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-34808
- Weakness: CWE-80
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WordPress GetPaid Plugin 2.4.6 contains an HTML injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary HTML code by exploiting the Help Text field in payment forms. Attackers can inject malicious HTML including image tags and scripts into the Help Text field during payment form creation, which gets stored in the database and executed in the browser when the form is viewed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47948?
- WordPress GetPaid Plugin 2.4.6 contains an HTML injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary HTML code by exploiting the Help Text field in payment forms. Attackers can inject malicious HTML including image tags and scripts into the Help Text field during payment form creation, which gets stored in the database and executed in the browser when the form is viewed.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47948?
- CVE-2021-47948 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-2021-47948 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-47948?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2021-47948 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2021-47948 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34808.
- When was CVE-2021-47948 published?
- CVE-2021-47948 was published on 2026-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/invoicing/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50246
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-getpaid-plugin-html-injection-via-help-text
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