CVE-2021-24477: The Migrate Users WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise or escape its Delimiter option before outpu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24477?

migrate users: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24477 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24477 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-2021-24477 affect?

CVE-2021-24477 affects migrate users. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Migrate Users WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise or escape its Delimiter option before outputting in a page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. Furthermore, the plugin does not have CSRF check in place when sa

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24477?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24477 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting migrate users. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Migrate Users WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise or escape its Delimiter option before outputting in a page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. Furthermore, the plugin does not have CSRF check in place when saving its options, allowing the issue to be exploited via a CSRF attack.

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	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-352
Published	2021-08-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: migrate users project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-02 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

migrate users project migrate users UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy migrate-users || rpm -q migrate-users || migrate-users --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade migrate-users

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade migrate-users

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-24477?

migrate users: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24477 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24477 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-2021-24477 affect?

CVE-2021-24477 affects migrate users. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Migrate Users WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise or escape its Delimiter option before outputting in a page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. Furthermore, the plugin does not have CSRF check in place when sa

How urgent is CVE-2021-24477?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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