PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24494: The WP Offload SES Lite WordPress plugin before 1.4.5 did not escape some of the fields in the Activity page o
CVE-2021-24494 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting wp offload ses lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WP Offload SES Lite WordPress plugin before 1.4.5 did not escape some of the fields in the Activity page of the admin dashboard, such as the email's id, subject and recipient, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues when an attacker can control any of these fields, like the subject when filling a contact form for example. The XSS will be executed in the context of a logged in admin viewing the Activity tab of the plugin.
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 | 2021-07-06 |
| 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-2021-24494?
wp offload ses lite: upgrade to 1.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24494 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24494 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-2021-24494 affect?
CVE-2021-24494 affects wp offload ses lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The WP Offload SES Lite WordPress plugin before 1.4.5 did not escape some of the fields in the Activity page of the admin dashboard, such as the email's id, subject and recipient, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues when
How urgent is CVE-2021-24494?
Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference