PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24480: The Event Geek WordPress plugin through 2.5.2 does not sanitise or escape its "Use your own " setting before o
CVE-2021-24480 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting event geek. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Event Geek WordPress plugin through 2.5.2 does not sanitise or escape its "Use your own " setting before outputting it in the page, leading to an authenticated (admin+) stored Cross-Site Scripting issue
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-08-02 |
| 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-2021-24480?
event geek: upgrade to newer than 2.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24480 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24480 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-2021-24480 affect?
CVE-2021-24480 affects event geek. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Event Geek WordPress plugin through 2.5.2 does not sanitise or escape its "Use your own " setting before outputting it in the page, leading to an authenticated (admin+) stored Cross-Site Scripting issue
How urgent is CVE-2021-24480?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference