CVE-2021-24605: The create_post_page AJAX action of the Custom Post View Generator WordPress plugin through 0.4.6 (available t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24605?

custom post view generator: upgrade to newer than 0.4.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24605 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24605 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-2021-24605 affect?

CVE-2021-24605 affects custom post view generator. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The create_post_page AJAX action of the Custom Post View Generator WordPress plugin through 0.4.6 (available to authenticated user) does not sanitise or escape user input before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cro

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24605?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24605 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting custom post view generator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The create_post_page AJAX action of the Custom Post View Generator WordPress plugin through 0.4.6 (available to authenticated user) does not sanitise or escape user input before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site 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	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: custom post view generator project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-09-13 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

custom post view generator project custom post view generator UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.4.6

Fixed in: newer than 0.4.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy custom-post-view-generator || rpm -q custom-post-view-generator || custom-post-view-generator --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.4.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade custom-post-view-generator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade custom-post-view-generator

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-2021-24605?

custom post view generator: upgrade to newer than 0.4.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24605 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24605 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-2021-24605 affect?

CVE-2021-24605 affects custom post view generator. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The create_post_page AJAX action of the Custom Post View Generator WordPress plugin through 0.4.6 (available to authenticated user) does not sanitise or escape user input before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cro

How urgent is CVE-2021-24605?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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