CVE-2021-24290: There are several endpoints in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.15 that could allow una

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24290?

store locator plus: upgrade to newer than 5.5.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24290 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24290 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-24290 affect?

CVE-2021-24290 affects store locator plus. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). There are several endpoints in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.15 that could allow unauthenticated attackers the ability to inject malicious JavaScript into pages.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24290?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24290 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting store locator plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There are several endpoints in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.15 that could allow unauthenticated attackers the ability to inject malicious JavaScript into pages.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: de-baat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-05-17 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

de-baat store locator plus UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.5.15

Fixed in: newer than 5.5.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy store-locator-plus || rpm -q store-locator-plus || store-locator-plus --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.5.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade store-locator-plus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade store-locator-plus

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2021-24290?

store locator plus: upgrade to newer than 5.5.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24290 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24290 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-2021-24290 affect?

CVE-2021-24290 affects store locator plus. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). There are several endpoints in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.15 that could allow unauthenticated attackers the ability to inject malicious JavaScript into pages.

How urgent is CVE-2021-24290?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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