CVE-2021-24329: automattic wp_super_cache Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 5.4v3.1MediumModified
Published 01-06-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-24329 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in automattic wp_super_cache. EPSS estimates a 4.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
5.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
4.46%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 01-06-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.3 did not properly sanitise its wp_cache_location parameter in its settings, which could lead to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSources2 sources · 4.8–5.4
- wordfenceSource4.8MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
Low 3.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
4.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
91%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 4.46% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score4.46%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Automattic1 product
- wp_super_cache< 1.7.3
Unknown1 product
- wp super cache≥ 1.7.3, < 1.7.3
Wordpress1 product
- wp-super-cache< 1.7.3
3 vendors · 3 products
References
3 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/9df86d05-1408-4c22-af55-5e3d44249fd0X Refsource CONFIRMExploitThird Party Advisory
- m0ze.ru/vulnerability/…X Refsource MISC