PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24168: The Easy Contact Form Pro WordPress plugin before 1.1.1.9 did not properly sanitise the text fields (such as E
CVE-2021-24168 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting easy contact form pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Easy Contact Form Pro WordPress plugin before 1.1.1.9 did not properly sanitise the text fields (such as Email Subject, Email Recipient, etc) when creating or editing a form, leading to an authenticated (author+) stored cross-site scripting issue. This could allow medium privilege accounts (such as author and editor) to perform XSS attacks against high privilege ones like administrator.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-04-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-24168?
easy contact form pro: upgrade to 1.1.1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24168 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24168 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-24168 affect?
CVE-2021-24168 affects easy contact form pro. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Easy Contact Form Pro WordPress plugin before 1.1.1.9 did not properly sanitise the text fields (such as Email Subject, Email Recipient, etc) when creating or editing a form, leading to an authenticated (author+) stored cross-site scrip
How urgent is CVE-2021-24168?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference