PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24715: The WP Sitemap Page WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 does not properly sanitise and escape some of its settings,
CVE-2021-24715 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting wp sitemap page. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WP Sitemap Page WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 does not properly sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
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 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-11-01 |
| 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-2021-24715?
wp sitemap page: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24715 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24715 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-2021-24715 affect?
CVE-2021-24715 affects wp sitemap page. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The WP Sitemap Page WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 does not properly sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallo
How urgent is CVE-2021-24715?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference