PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24699: The Easy Media Download WordPress plugin before 1.1.7 does not escape the text argument of its shortcode, whic
CVE-2021-24699 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting easy media download. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Easy Media Download WordPress plugin before 1.1.7 does not escape the text argument of its shortcode, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
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 | 2021-10-25 |
| 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-2021-24699?
easy media download: upgrade to 1.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24699 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24699 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-2021-24699 affect?
CVE-2021-24699 affects easy media download. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Easy Media Download WordPress plugin before 1.1.7 does not escape the text argument of its shortcode, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How urgent is CVE-2021-24699?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference