CVE-2021-24297: The Goto WordPress theme before 2.1 did not properly sanitize the formvalue JSON POST parameter in its tl_filt

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24297?

goto: upgrade to 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24297 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24297 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-2021-24297 affect?

CVE-2021-24297 affects goto. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Goto WordPress theme before 2.1 did not properly sanitize the formvalue JSON POST parameter in its tl_filter AJAX action, leading to an unauthenticated Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24297?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24297 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting goto. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Goto WordPress theme before 2.1 did not properly sanitize the formvalue JSON POST parameter in its tl_filter AJAX action, leading to an unauthenticated Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	2021-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: boostifythemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-05-24 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

boostifythemes goto UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1

Fixed in: 2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy goto || rpm -q goto || goto --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade goto

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade goto

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-2021-24297?

goto: upgrade to 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24297 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24297 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-2021-24297 affect?

CVE-2021-24297 affects goto. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Goto WordPress theme before 2.1 did not properly sanitize the formvalue JSON POST parameter in its tl_filter AJAX action, leading to an unauthenticated Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2021-24297?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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