PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24597: The You Shang WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not escape its qrcode links settings, which result into Stor
CVE-2021-24597 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting you-shang. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The You Shang WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not escape its qrcode links settings, which result into Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues in frontend posts and the plugins settings page depending on the payload used
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 | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-09-20 |
| 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-2021-24597?
you-shang: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24597 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24597 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-2021-24597 affect?
CVE-2021-24597 affects you-shang. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The You Shang WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not escape its qrcode links settings, which result into Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues in frontend posts and the plugins settings page depending on the payload used
How urgent is CVE-2021-24597?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference