CVE-2021-24346: The Stock in & out WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 has a search functionality, the lowest accessible level to i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24346?

stock in \& out: upgrade to newer than 1.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24346 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24346 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-2021-24346 affect?

CVE-2021-24346 affects stock in \& out. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Stock in & out WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 has a search functionality, the lowest accessible level to it being contributor. The srch POST parameter is not validated, sanitised or escaped before using it in the echo statement, leading

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24346?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24346 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting stock in \& out. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Stock in & out WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 has a search functionality, the lowest accessible level to it being contributor. The srch POST parameter is not validated, sanitised or escaped before using it in the echo statement, leading to a reflected XSS issue

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	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-06-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: stock in \& out project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-06-14 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stock in \& out project stock in \& out UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy stock-in--out || rpm -q stock-in--out || stock-in--out --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade stock-in--out

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade stock-in--out

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-2021-24346?

stock in \& out: upgrade to newer than 1.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24346 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24346 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-2021-24346 affect?

CVE-2021-24346 affects stock in \& out. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Stock in & out WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 has a search functionality, the lowest accessible level to it being contributor. The srch POST parameter is not validated, sanitised or escaped before using it in the echo statement, leading

How urgent is CVE-2021-24346?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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